M5.00 Earthquake – 63 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
2 October 2026, 11:14 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 63 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on 2 October 2026, 11:14 UTC, at a depth of 38.3 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.00 (mb)
- Location
- 63 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 2 October 2026, 11:14 UTC
- Coordinates
- -6.6368, 155.0136
- Depth
- 38.25 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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