Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 161 km NW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 161 km NW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Aug 26, 2026, 07:02 UTC, at a depth of 197 km. The epicentre was 164 km (102 mi) WNW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 26, 2026, 07:02 UTC |
| Depth | 197.4 km |
| Coordinates | -5.423, 154.329 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 141 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 4.3 | 87 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.3 | 126 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 394 km | |
| 4.4 | 108 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 314 km | |
| 4.5 | 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 141 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.