Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Sep 10, 2026, 19:55 UTC, at a depth of 141 km. The epicentre was 162 km (101 mi) WNW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 10, 2026, 19:55 UTC |
| Depth | 141.1 km |
| Coordinates | -5.545, 154.270 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 141 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 4.3 | 87 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.3 | 126 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 394 km | |
| 4.4 | 108 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 314 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.