Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at Oct 23, 2026, 06:34 UTC, at a depth of 65 km. The epicentre was 101 km (63 mi) ENE of Lae.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 23, 2026, 06:34 UTC |
| Depth | 64.6 km |
| Coordinates | -6.385, 147.848 |
| 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 | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 81 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.