Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 117 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 117 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Sep 27, 2026, 22:47 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 126 km (78 mi) S of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 27, 2026, 22:47 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.347, 155.747 |
| 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 | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 4.9 | 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.