Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 131 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 131 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea at Dec 6, 2024, 10:22 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 132 km (82 mi) SE of Popondetta.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 6, 2024, 10:22 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.548, 149.136 |
| 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 | 108 km NW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 103 km NW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 77 km E of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 116 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 107 km NW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.