Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Oct 2, 2026, 04:10 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 106 km (66 mi) S of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 2, 2026, 04:10 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.185, 155.607 |
| 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 | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 5.0 | 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.