Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 153 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 153 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea at Apr 4, 2026, 13:13 UTC, at a depth of 13 km. The epicentre was 231 km (144 mi) ESE of Wamena.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 4, 2026, 13:13 UTC |
| Depth | 12.7 km |
| Coordinates | -4.789, 140.912 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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