M4.5 earthquake — 62 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 62 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on Jul 28, 2026 at 10:16 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 90.8 km |
| Coordinates | -6.066, 147.576 |
| Time | Jul 28, 10:16 UTC |
| Location | 62 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000tha5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 105 km | Aug 16, 10:59 UTC | 116 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.6 | 150 km | Aug 16, 08:06 UTC | 68 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 200 km | Aug 17, 11:00 UTC | 28 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.