Disasters · Earthquake

M4.5 · Papua New Guinea

First tracked 31 August 2026 · Last updated 31 August 2026

M4.5

Magnitude

52 km

Depth

27,131

Population exposed

30 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M4.5 earthquake occurred 137 km south of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 52 km. Approximately 27,131 people are estimated to be exposed to the shaking.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed