Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.1 earthquake 122 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 122 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at Sep 16, 2026, 00:31 UTC, at a depth of 149 km. The epicentre was 124 km (77 mi) NNE of Lae.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 16, 2026, 00:31 UTC |
| Depth | 149.5 km |
| Coordinates | -5.634, 147.244 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 81 km | |
| 4.6 | 79 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 82 km | |
| 5.3 | 69 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.3 | 125 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 174 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.