Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 195 km SW of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 195 km SW of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at Sep 17, 2026, 12:44 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 229 km (143 mi) N of Madang.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 17, 2026, 12:44 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.162, 145.915 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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