M4.70 Earthquake – 120 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

15 September 2026, 11:34 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.70 earthquake struck 120 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on 15 September 2026, 11:34 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.70 (mb)
Location
120 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
15 September 2026, 11:34 UTC
Coordinates
-7.3986, 155.3847
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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