M4.50 Earthquake – 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea
30 August 2026, 18:18 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 4.50 earthquake struck 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea on 30 August 2026, 18:18 UTC, at a depth of 46.2 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.
- Magnitude
- 4.50 (mb)
- Location
- 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 30 August 2026, 18:18 UTC
- Coordinates
- -3.8500, 141.7790
- Depth
- 46.15 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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