M4.4 earthquake — 116 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 116 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea on Sep 12, 2026 at 14:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 313 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 313.4 km |
| Coordinates | -5.460, 154.848 |
| Time | Sep 12, 14:32 UTC |
| Location | 116 km NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000th00 |
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 | 224 km | Sep 15, 11:34 UTC | 120 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.