M4.5 deep earthquake — 5 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

Date/Time (UTC): Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:04:29 GMT

Magnitude: 4.5 — light — felt widely, minor damage possible near epicenter

Depth: 148 km (deep)

Coordinates: -5.5022°N, 150.1224°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Deep earthquakes (over 100km) rarely cause significant surface damage despite their magnitude, as energy dissipates through the mantle before reaching the surface.

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