Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 24 km SW of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 24 km SW of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea at Jul 26, 2026, 11:41 UTC, at a depth of 23 km. The epicentre was 55 km (34 mi) SE of Jayapura.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 26, 2026, 11:41 UTC |
| Depth | 22.8 km |
| Coordinates | -2.821, 141.126 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 32 km SE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.6 | 108 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 115 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 44 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.