Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 85 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 85 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Sep 6, 2026, 06:44 UTC, at a depth of 23 km. The epicentre was 97 km (60 mi) WSW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 6, 2026, 06:44 UTC |
| Depth | 23.2 km |
| Coordinates | -6.619, 154.777 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 105 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 126 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 394 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.