Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 34 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 34 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea at Sep 30, 2026, 09:16 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 132 km (82 mi) SW of Kimbe.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 30, 2026, 09:16 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.393, 149.302 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 34 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 64 km |
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