Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 48 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 48 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Aug 5, 2026, 10:48 UTC, at a depth of 110 km. The epicentre was 58 km (36 mi) S of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 5, 2026, 10:48 UTC |
| Depth | 110.4 km |
| Coordinates | -6.751, 155.510 |
| 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 | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 5.0 | 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.8 | 117 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 116 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 105 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 60 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 85 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 4.4 | 87 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 92 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 130 km | |
| 4.6 | 69 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 104 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 43 km | |
| 4.3 | 66 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.