Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 96 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 96 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at Jul 8, 2026, 11:23 UTC, at a depth of 26 km. The epicentre was 96 km (60 mi) ESE of Kimbe.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 8, 2026, 11:23 UTC |
| Depth | 26.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.982, 150.892 |
| 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 | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.3 | 106 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 78 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 224 km | |
| 5.0 | 140 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 108 km | |
| 5.1 | 186 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 91 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 74 km | |
| 5.0 | 185 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 52 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 51 km | |
| 4.6 | 176 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 50 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 187 km | |
| 4.2 | 63 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 5.0 | 145 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 92 km | |
| 4.3 | 124 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 65 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.