4.4
50 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
2026-04-02 19:16:21 UTC (2 days ago)
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Earthquake Details
Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
66.8 km
Shallow
Location
-5.9889°N
146.2115°E
146.2115°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000sm6l
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
94.0°
Min Station Distance
3.521°
RMS Residual
0.75 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-02 21:34:48 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Shallow depth (66.8 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.
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Earthquakes can happen without warning. Make sure you know what to do.