Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 160 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 160 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Aug 1, 2026, 04:12 UTC, at a depth of 157 km. The epicentre was 164 km (102 mi) WNW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 1, 2026, 04:12 UTC |
| Depth | 156.5 km |
| Coordinates | -5.538, 154.256 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 141 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 4.3 | 87 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.3 | 126 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 394 km | |
| 4.4 | 108 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 314 km | |
| 4.5 | 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 141 km | |
| 4.4 | 161 km NW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 5.1 | 180 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 104 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 297 km | |
| 4.8 | 200 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 131 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 118 km | |
| 4.3 | 201 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.