M4.5 earthquake — 39 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 39 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 266.7 km |
| Coordinates | -3.888, 151.991 |
| Time | Aug 27, 23:50 UTC |
| Location | 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 66 km | Sep 12, 22:14 UTC | 90 km NNE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.