Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 51 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 51 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at Jul 8, 2026, 21:36 UTC, at a depth of 96 km. The epicentre was 135 km (84 mi) ENE of Lae.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 8, 2026, 21:36 UTC |
| Depth | 96.2 km |
| Coordinates | -6.159, 148.081 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.6 | 79 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 82 km | |
| 4.4 | 117 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 233 km | |
| 5.3 | 69 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.5 | 50 km ESE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 95 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 158 km | |
| 4.5 | 62 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 91 km | |
| 4.3 | 59 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 97 km | |
| 4.7 | 83 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 80 km / 49 mi | depth 106 km | |
| 4.3 | 117 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 184 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.