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M4.3 Depth: 103.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Kabwum District, Morobe (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 10:44:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Kabwum District, Morobe (Papua New Guinea) on August 23, 2026 at 10:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103 km
Intermediate
103 km
103 km — deeper than the regional average (80.3 km)
Regional average: 80.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 104 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
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    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -5 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sakar
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Langila
    Distance: 192 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea

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