M5.40 Earthquake – 53 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea

2 September 2026, 20:04 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 53 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea on 2 September 2026, 20:04 UTC, at a depth of 65.2 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.40 (mww)
Location
53 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
2 September 2026, 20:04 UTC
Coordinates
-7.1815, 146.1539
Depth
65.16 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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