Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 97 km NW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 97 km NW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea at Aug 19, 2026, 00:56 UTC, at a depth of 9 km. The epicentre was 123 km (76 mi) W of Kimbe.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 19, 2026, 00:56 UTC |
| Depth | 9.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.491, 149.032 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 117 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 233 km |
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