Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 27 km SSE of Mendi, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 27 km SSE of Mendi, Papua New Guinea at Mar 27, 2026, 07:46 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 27 km (17 mi) SSE of Mendi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 27, 2026, 07:46 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.388, 143.709 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 13 km SE of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 29 km S of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 16 km | |
| 4.8 | 41 km S of Mendi, Papua New Guinea | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 34 km SW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.