Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 104 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 104 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Aug 18, 2026, 20:07 UTC, at a depth of 297 km. The epicentre was 108 km (67 mi) WNW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 18, 2026, 20:07 UTC |
| Depth | 297.1 km |
| Coordinates | -5.819, 154.679 |
| 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 | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 5.0 | 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 87 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 126 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 394 km | |
| 4.4 | 108 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 314 km | |
| 4.5 | 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 141 km | |
| 4.5 | 85 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 4.4 | 161 km NW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 59 km / 36 mi | depth 197 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.