Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 122 km WSW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 122 km WSW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea at May 29, 2026, 22:26 UTC, at a depth of 288 km. The epicentre was 131 km (81 mi) W of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 29, 2026, 22:26 UTC |
| Depth | 288.2 km |
| Coordinates | -4.507, 151.099 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 125 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 4.2 | 78 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 224 km | |
| 4.6 | 64 km SW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 166 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.