Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M4.3 earthquake 111 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 111 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea at May 2, 2024, 03:06 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 112 km (69 mi) SE of Popondetta.

Details

Magnitude	4.3 mb
Time	May 2, 2024, 03:06 UTC
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-9.579, 148.832
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	92 km / 57 mi	depth 10 km	Jan 7, 14:54 UTC
4.2	116 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea	6 km / 4 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
4.9	104 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea	8 km / 5 mi	depth 10 km	May 1, 07:39 UTC

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