Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 139 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 139 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at Aug 24, 2026, 07:52 UTC, at a depth of 187 km. The epicentre was 146 km (90 mi) NNE of Lae.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 24, 2026, 07:52 UTC |
| Depth | 186.6 km |
| Coordinates | -5.440, 147.259 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 81 km | |
| 4.6 | 79 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 82 km | |
| 5.3 | 69 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.3 | 125 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 174 km | |
| 4.1 | 122 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 22 km / 13 mi | depth 149 km | |
| 4.3 | 64 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 99 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.