M4.6 earthquake — 10 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 10 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea on Jul 4, 2026 at 10:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 54 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 54.4 km |
| Coordinates | -6.183, 149.460 |
| Time | Jul 4, 10:28 UTC |
| Location | 10 km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000ta3f |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 234 km | Jul 22, 10:58 UTC | 89 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 236 km | Jul 27, 14:33 UTC | 147 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.