Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Oct 2, 2026, 11:14 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 75 km (46 mi) SW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 2, 2026, 11:14 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.634, 155.028 |
| 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 | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 4.9 | 97 km S 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.