Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 25 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 25 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea at Oct 4, 2026, 01:38 UTC, at a depth of 90 km. The epicentre was 26 km (16 mi) NE of Lae.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 4, 2026, 01:38 UTC |
| Depth | 90.1 km |
| Coordinates | -6.551, 147.149 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 81 km | |
| 4.4 | 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.6 | 79 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 82 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.