Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 50 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 50 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at Aug 15, 2026, 12:30 UTC, at a depth of 187 km. The epicentre was 50 km (31 mi) E of Kimbe.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 15, 2026, 12:30 UTC |
| Depth | 186.6 km |
| Coordinates | -5.542, 150.594 |
| 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 | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.3 | 106 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 78 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 224 km | |
| 4.3 | 91 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 74 km | |
| 4.4 | 52 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 51 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.