Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea at Aug 30, 2026, 18:18 UTC, at a depth of 48 km. The epicentre was 191 km (119 mi) SE of Jayapura.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 30, 2026, 18:18 UTC |
| Depth | 47.8 km |
| Coordinates | -3.869, 141.799 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 136 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 56 km |
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