M5.00 Earthquake – 191 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

28 August 2026, 20:19 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 191 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on 28 August 2026, 20:19 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
191 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
28 August 2026, 20:19 UTC
Coordinates
-6.2110, 151.7381
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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