Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 214 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 214 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at Jul 8, 2026, 12:42 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 215 km (134 mi) ESE of Kimbe.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 8, 2026, 12:42 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.576, 151.787 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 186 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 185 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 176 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 124 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 65 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.