M5.1 earthquake — 147 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
A moderate magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 147 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on Jul 27, 2026 at 14:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 91 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 91.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.452, 151.462 |
| Time | Jul 27, 14:33 UTC |
| Location | 147 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000t3p2 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 203 km | Jul 28, 23:51 UTC | 76 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.4 | 233 km | Jul 28, 20:27 UTC | 211 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.6 | 234 km | Jul 27, 11:59 UTC | 120 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.