Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 185 km SW of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 185 km SW of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at Sep 8, 2026, 19:43 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 231 km (144 mi) N of Madang.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 8, 2026, 19:43 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.157, 146.036 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 195 km SW of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km |
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