M4.5 earthquake — 218 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 218 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on Jul 8, 2026 at 12:41 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.865, 151.610 |
| Time | Jul 8, 12:41 UTC |
| Location | 218 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0q0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 158 km | Jul 27, 14:33 UTC | 147 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.4 | 246 km | Jul 28, 20:27 UTC | 211 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.3 | 247 km | Jul 30, 02:46 UTC | 217 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.8 | 258 km | Jul 30, 02:45 UTC | 206 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.