M4.7 earthquake — 128 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 128 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea on Jul 4, 2026 at 07:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 186 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 186.4 km |
| Coordinates | -5.568, 147.101 |
| Time | Jul 4, 07:50 UTC |
| Location | 128 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000ta2x |
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 | 48 km | Jul 22, 10:58 UTC | 89 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.