Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 40 km NNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 40 km NNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea at Jan 29, 2026, 17:09 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 164 km (102 mi) E of Jayapura.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 29, 2026, 17:09 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.815, 142.172 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 32 km SE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km SE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.5 | 40 km NNE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 39 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.