5.4
202 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
2026-03-29 18:09:56 UTC (6 days ago)
green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level
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Earthquake Details
Magnitude
5.4 mww
Depth
43.0 km
Shallow
Location
-5.4366°N
153.7281°E
153.7281°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Intensity (MMI)
3.8
Light
Community Intensity
2.7
CDI from reports
Technical Information
Event ID
us7000s8kx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
449
Stations Used
58
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
1.990°
RMS Residual
0.59 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-30 18:32:12 UTC
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 5.4 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.
Shallow depth (43.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.
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