Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 39 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 39 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea at Aug 27, 2026, 23:50 UTC, at a depth of 267 km. The epicentre was 59 km (37 mi) NNW of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 27, 2026, 23:50 UTC |
| Depth | 266.7 km |
| Coordinates | -3.888, 151.991 |
| 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 | 51 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 33 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 101 km | |
| 4.6 | 64 km SW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 166 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km NNE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 368 km | |
| 4.3 | 28 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 67 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.