Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 31 km SE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 31 km SE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea at Oct 18, 2026, 00:28 UTC, at a depth of 124 km. The epicentre was 87 km (54 mi) ESE of Goroka.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 18, 2026, 00:28 UTC |
| Depth | 124.1 km |
| Coordinates | -6.510, 146.049 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 28 km S of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.