Earthquake report · M 5.4

M5.4 earthquake 48 km from Bulolo, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 27, 2026, 16:45 UTC

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was recorded on Sep 3, 2026, 6:04 AM (GMT+10) 48 km WNW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 59 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -7.11°, 146.21° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.4
Depth (km): 59
Local time: Sep 3, 2026, 6:04 AM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-09-02 20:04
Coordinates: -7.112, 146.212

Updates

M 5.4 - 48 km WNW of Bulolo, Papua New GuineaOct 27, 2026, 16:45 UTC

Nearby cities

Bulolo · 48 km
Lae · 97 km
Goroka · 146 km
Madang · 215 km
Mount Hagen · 260 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:01 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.