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M5.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near Pomio District, East New Britain (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 14:41:11 UTC Local time: —
M5.4 earthquake near Pomio District on Jun 30, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.4 Earthquake near Pomio District, East New Britain (Papua New Guinea) · 2026-06-30 14:41:11 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near Pomio District, East New Britain (Papua New Guinea) on June 30, 2026 at 14:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 160'307

Ground shaking

V
Moderate · Intensity (MMI) V
Felt by all, slight damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the South Bismarck Plate.
Near the boundary South Bismarck ↔ Solomon Sea · about 80 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kimbe90.2 kmW18'847
Port Moresby589.6 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Sulu Range
    Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 610 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Witori
    Distance: 49 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolo
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.4 to M5.6.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM5.610.0 km31.0 km
RESIFM5.510.0 km11.7 km
USGSM5.435.0 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.651.0 km19.4 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#7
Earlier events M≥4229
Earlier events M≥570
Compared since2025-01-07

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.92025-04-04 20:04:38 UTC98.0 km181 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea M6.52025-04-04 20:04:39 UTC106.1 km194 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea M5.82025-06-23 03:17:13 UTC42.4 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.72025-12-21 05:25:23 UTC88.0 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.52025-12-21 23:07:27 UTC93.2 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

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