M4.8 earthquake — 117 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 117 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on Sep 27, 2026 at 22:47 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.347, 155.747 |
| Time | Sep 27, 22:47 UTC |
| Location | 117 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty11 |
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 | 24 km | Oct 2, 04:10 UTC | 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.0 | 113 km | Oct 2, 11:14 UTC | 63 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.