Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 6 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 6 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at Feb 28, 2026, 14:04 UTC, at a depth of 148 km. The epicentre was 7 km (4 mi) NNW of Kimbe.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 28, 2026, 14:04 UTC |
| Depth | 148.5 km |
| Coordinates | -5.494, 150.125 |
| 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 | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.2 | 78 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 224 km | |
| 4.3 | 91 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 74 km | |
| 4.4 | 52 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 51 km | |
| 4.0 | 50 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 187 km | |
| 4.2 | 63 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.6 | 64 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 111 km | |
| 4.6 | 83 km SSE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 63 km | |
| 4.3 | 20 km WSW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 136 km | |
| 4.0 | 85 km NE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 208 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.