Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 87 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 87 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Aug 29, 2026, 01:52 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 97 km (61 mi) S of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 29, 2026, 01:52 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.106, 155.556 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | 86 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 5.0 | 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 10 km / 7 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.8 | 117 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 116 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 105 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.