Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 105 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 105 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Sep 15, 2026, 10:20 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 118 km (73 mi) SSW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 15, 2026, 10:20 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.257, 155.312 |
| 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 | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 5.0 | 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.8 | 117 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 116 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.