Reported by EMSC 175 days ago.
Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 2 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG.
EMSC recorded magnitude 4.5 at a depth of -197 km.
The seismic region given by the source is NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG..
Nearby, since 9 March 2026
- March 9, 2026 · score 5 · 0.0 km
- March 9, 2026 · score 3 · 5.8 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 5 out of 100, at 60 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 5 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 60% |
| Coordinates | -4.7790, 145.0000 |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-09T15:35:14.800Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260309_0000328 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.5 |
| Auth | GFZ |
| Depth | -196.5 |
| Region | NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG. |
| MagType | mb |
| SourceId | 1957577 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 5/100, in Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.