Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 66 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 66 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Aug 13, 2026, 10:33 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 78 km (48 mi) WSW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 13, 2026, 10:33 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.442, 154.898 |
| 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 | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 5.0 | 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 87 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 126 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 394 km | |
| 4.5 | 85 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 4.5 | 92 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 130 km | |
| 4.6 | 69 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 104 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 297 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.