Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 64 km SW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 64 km SW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea at Sep 16, 2026, 09:57 UTC, at a depth of 166 km. The epicentre was 67 km (42 mi) WSW of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 16, 2026, 09:57 UTC |
| Depth | 165.6 km |
| Coordinates | -4.548, 151.696 |
| 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 | 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.9 | 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 4.6 | 51 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 125 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 5.1 | 33 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 101 km | |
| 5.0 | 140 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 108 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.