Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 78 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 78 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at Sep 26, 2026, 16:44 UTC, at a depth of 224 km. The epicentre was 78 km (49 mi) ENE of Kimbe.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 26, 2026, 16:44 UTC |
| Depth | 223.9 km |
| Coordinates | -5.278, 150.788 |
| 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 | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.6 | 125 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 4.3 | 106 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.