Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Vanimo District
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M2.5 Earthquake near Vanimo District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Vanimo District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea) on July 27, 2026 at 15:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f77f1e0e26d11c0f0a91f1efbfaba3f28dc011fb
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 15:09:55 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.59000,
141.79000
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (83.2 km)
Regional average: 83.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Sandaun
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
Of 69 other entries for this area and period, 66 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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