M 4.6 - 43 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

February 22, 2026 at 15:14:58 UTC

Depth: 99.03 km (Intermediate)

M 4.6

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.6 mb
Depth99.03 km (Intermediate)
Location-5.9459S, 150.1514E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance326 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.6 mean?

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 99.03 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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