M4.4 Depth: 267.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near New Ireland (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 23:50:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) on August 27, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. At around 267 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

267.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-27 23:50:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Papua New Guinea

State

New Ireland

City

New Ireland

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-3.93400, 152.02060

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

267.5 km

267.5 km — deeper than the regional average (81.8 km)

Regional average: 81.8 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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