Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 134 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 134 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea at Mar 8, 2026, 11:14 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 223 km (138 mi) SSE of Abepura.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 8, 2026, 11:14 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.343, 141.612 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 136 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 56 km | |
| 4.5 | 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.6 | 108 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 115 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.3 | 125 km SSW of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 127 km SSW of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 89 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.2 | 153 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 13 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.