Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 52 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 52 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at Aug 28, 2026, 20:06 UTC, at a depth of 51 km. The epicentre was 52 km (33 mi) S of Kimbe.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 28, 2026, 20:06 UTC |
| Depth | 50.9 km |
| Coordinates | -6.021, 150.179 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 30 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.3 | 106 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.