Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 21 km NW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 21 km NW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea at Oct 7, 2023, 14:28 UTC, at a depth of 110 km. The epicentre was 22 km (14 mi) NW of Popondetta.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 7, 2023, 14:28 UTC |
| Depth | 110.3 km |
| Coordinates | -8.626, 148.090 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 50 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 77 km E of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 22 km NE of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 30 km | |
| 4.9 | 82 km NNE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.9 | 84 km ENE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 99 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 102 km | |
| 4.5 | 49 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.1 | 42 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 117 km | |
| 4.2 | 46 km SSE of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.