M4.3 earthquake — 111 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 111 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on Oct 29, 2026 at 14:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 183 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 183.1 km |
| Coordinates | -5.820, 154.605 |
| Time | Oct 29, 14:20 UTC |
| Location | 111 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttyy |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.