Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 97 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 97 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Jul 21, 2026, 19:35 UTC, at a depth of 28 km. The epicentre was 105 km (65 mi) S of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 21, 2026, 19:35 UTC |
| Depth | 27.9 km |
| Coordinates | -7.164, 155.716 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | 86 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 5.0 | 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 12 km / 8 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.8 | 117 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 116 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 105 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 87 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 92 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 130 km | |
| 4.6 | 69 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 104 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 43 km | |
| 4.4 | 48 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.8 | 106 km NW of Gizo, Solomon Islands | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 60 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.