M4.7 earthquake — 105 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 105 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on Sep 15, 2026 at 10:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.257, 155.312 |
| Time | Sep 15, 10:20 UTC |
| Location | 105 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000ti12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 34 km | Oct 2, 04:10 UTC | 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.0 | 76 km | Oct 2, 11:14 UTC | 63 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.8 | 199 km | Oct 5, 22:48 UTC | 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.