Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 81 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 81 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Mar 6, 2026, 19:03 UTC, at a depth of 160 km. The epicentre was 87 km (54 mi) WNW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 6, 2026, 19:03 UTC |
| Depth | 159.9 km |
| Coordinates | -6.055, 154.798 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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