Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 69 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 69 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at Sep 24, 2026, 23:30 UTC, at a depth of 69 km. The epicentre was 82 km (51 mi) NNE of Lae.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 24, 2026, 23:30 UTC |
| Depth | 68.8 km |
| Coordinates | -6.111, 147.405 |
| 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 | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 81 km | |
| 4.4 | 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.9 | 25 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.6 | 79 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 82 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.