Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M4.9 earthquake 104 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 104 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea at May 1, 2024, 07:39 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 105 km (65 mi) SE of Popondetta.

Details

Magnitude	4.9 mb
Time	May 1, 2024, 07:39 UTC
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-9.507, 148.825
Felt reports	0
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.6	77 km E of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea	84 km / 52 mi	depth 10 km	Jan 7, 14:54 UTC
4.2	116 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea	12 km / 8 mi	depth 10 km	Aug 14, 10:21 UTC
4.5	131 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea	34 km / 21 mi	depth 10 km	Dec 6, 10:22 UTC
4.3	111 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea	8 km / 5 mi	depth 10 km	May 2, 03:06 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.