Earthquake New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:23:23 GMT
Time1 hour ago
Location
-5.4999, 151.8536
Depth
10.0 KM
Event Summary
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain region, Papua New Guinea, at Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:23:23 GMT. Depth: 10km. Reviewed by VYT seismologists, this moderate quake occurred at a magnitude type of earthquake.
Magnitude
5.6
earthquake
Source
VYT
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| VYTPrimary | 5.6 | 10 km | 1 hour ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDvyt_1ryv3nebqud6n
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeearthquake
Nearest Places
- 4.3 km
- 4.4 km
- 4.6 km
- 5.2 km
- 5-Poman5.4 km
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