M4.90 Earthquake – 21 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
4 October 2026, 01:38 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 4.90 earthquake struck 21 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea on 4 October 2026, 01:38 UTC, at a depth of 94.2 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.
- Magnitude
- 4.90 (mb)
- Location
- 21 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 4 October 2026, 01:38 UTC
- Coordinates
- -6.5916, 147.1353
- Depth
- 94.22 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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