M4.4 earthquake — 21 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 21 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on Oct 5, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 125 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 124.9 km |
| Coordinates | -5.519, 150.325 |
| Time | Oct 5, 18:28 UTC |
| Location | 21 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzpz |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 133 km | Oct 4, 11:09 UTC | 121 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 200 km | Sep 30, 08:15 UTC | 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.4 | 220 km | Oct 3, 11:05 UTC | 116 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.9 | 293 km | Oct 6, 08:45 UTC | 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.6 | 298 km | Oct 2, 20:26 UTC | 67 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.