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M5.4 earthquake 52 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 52 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea at Sep 2, 2026, 20:04 UTC, at a depth of 61 km. The epicentre was 52 km (32 mi) W of Bulolo.

Details

Magnitude5.4 mww
TimeSep 2, 2026, 20:04 UTC
Depth60.6 km
Coordinates-7.145, 146.170
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.831 km SE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea72 km / 45 midepth 124 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.