Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 108 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 108 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea at Aug 28, 2026, 12:21 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 139 km (86 mi) SSE of Abepura.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 28, 2026, 12:21 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.661, 141.285 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 32 km SE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.4 | 136 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 56 km | |
| 4.5 | 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.1 | 115 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 44 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.