Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 126 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 126 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at Sep 12, 2026, 16:01 UTC, at a depth of 394 km. The epicentre was 133 km (82 mi) WNW of Arawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 12, 2026, 16:01 UTC |
| Depth | 393.8 km |
| Coordinates | -5.967, 154.396 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 141 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 20 km / 13 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 4.3 | 87 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 108 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 314 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.