Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 125 km SSW of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 125 km SSW of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea at Aug 20, 2026, 16:03 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 141 km (88 mi) SSE of Abepura.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 20, 2026, 16:03 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.791, 141.064 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 136 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 56 km | |
| 4.5 | 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.6 | 108 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 28 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 115 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 44 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.