4.5 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Vanimo, Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea
16 hours ago
UTC time:
Friday, August 28, 2026 12:21 PM
Your time:
2026-08-28T12:21:36Z
Depth:
10.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type:
mb
USGS page:
M 4.5 - 109 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
USGS status:
Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public:
0 persons
2026-08-28 12:21:36
4.5 magnitude, 10.0 km depth
Vanimo, Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea
Vanimo, Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea
4.5 magnitude earthquake
Today
2026-08-28 12:21:36
at 12:21
August 28, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -3.6650, 141.2040
0.0 km from Vanimo (0.0 miles)
Depth: 10.0 km
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