Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 131 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 131 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Aug 9, 2026, 18:11 UTC, at a depth of 118 km. The epicentre was 135 km (84 mi) WNW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 9, 2026, 18:11 UTC |
| Depth | 117.6 km |
| Coordinates | -5.794, 154.422 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 141 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 4.3 | 87 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.3 | 126 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 394 km | |
| 4.4 | 108 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 314 km | |
| 4.5 | 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 141 km | |
| 4.5 | 85 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 4.4 | 161 km NW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 43 km / 26 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.2 | 104 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 297 km | |
| 4.8 | 200 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 66 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.