Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 136 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 136 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea at Aug 30, 2026, 22:07 UTC, at a depth of 56 km. The epicentre was 166 km (103 mi) SSE of Abepura.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 30, 2026, 22:07 UTC |
| Depth | 55.5 km |
| Coordinates | -3.918, 141.331 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 48 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.