Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 85 km NE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 85 km NE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at Feb 28, 2026, 15:56 UTC, at a depth of 208 km. The epicentre was 86 km (53 mi) NE of Kimbe.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 28, 2026, 15:56 UTC |
| Depth | 208.1 km |
| Coordinates | -4.913, 150.576 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 30 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.6 | 125 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 4.2 | 78 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 224 km | |
| 4.3 | 91 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 74 km | |
| 4.0 | 50 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 187 km | |
| 4.2 | 63 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.6 | 64 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 65 km / 41 mi | depth 111 km | |
| 4.0 | 122 km WSW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 288 km | |
| 4.0 | 125 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.5 | 114 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 133 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 4.5 | 110 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 118 km | |
| 4.3 | 102 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 112 km | |
| 4.5 | 6 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 148 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.