Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 141 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 141 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Oct 5, 2026, 22:48 UTC, at a depth of 135 km. The epicentre was 146 km (91 mi) WNW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 5, 2026, 22:48 UTC |
| Depth | 134.8 km |
| Coordinates | -5.803, 154.317 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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