Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.1 earthquake 39 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 39 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea at Feb 12, 2026, 21:59 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 111 km (69 mi) WNW of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 12, 2026, 21:59 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.296, 142.668 |
| 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 | 16 km NNE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 132 km | |
| 4.0 | 16 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 85 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.