Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 116 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 116 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Sep 15, 2026, 11:34 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 128 km (80 mi) S of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 15, 2026, 11:34 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.365, 155.371 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | 86 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 5.0 | 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.8 | 117 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 105 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.