M5.00 Earthquake – 110 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

8 July 2026, 11:23 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 110 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on 8 July 2026, 11:23 UTC, at a depth of 25.5 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
110 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
8 July 2026, 11:23 UTC
Coordinates
-6.1834, 150.9100
Depth
25.51 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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