M 5.4 - 137 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

February 28, 2026 at 06:23:26 UTC

Depth: 41.38 km (Shallow)

M 5.4

Moderate

Green

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.4 mww
Depth41.38 km (Shallow)
Location-5.5231S, 151.8702E
Mercalli IntensityIV (Light)
Alert Level (PAGER)Green — No fatalities or damage expected
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance449 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5.4 mean?

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 41.38 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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