Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 49 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 49 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea at Dec 6, 2024, 05:32 UTC, at a depth of 127 km. The epicentre was 77 km (48 mi) WNW of Popondetta.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 6, 2024, 05:32 UTC |
| Depth | 127.5 km |
| Coordinates | -8.448, 147.609 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 50 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 22 km NE of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 30 km | |
| 4.1 | 81 km ESE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 106 km | |
| 4.9 | 99 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | 51 km / 31 mi | depth 102 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.