Disasters · Earthquake

M4.5 · Papua New Guinea

First tracked 30 August 2026 · Last updated 30 August 2026

M4.5

Magnitude

46 km

Depth

30,336

Population exposed

30 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M4.5 earthquake occurred 101 km southwest of Aitape, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 46 km. The tremor affected an estimated population of 30,336. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed