M4.4 earthquake — 33 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 33 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea on Aug 27, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 267 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 | 267.5 km |
| Coordinates | -3.934, 152.021 |
| Time | Aug 27, 23:50 UTC |
| Location | 33 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcgh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 255 km | Aug 28, 20:19 UTC | 191 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.6 | 285 km | Aug 24, 21:02 UTC | 236 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.