M4.8 earthquake — 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on Oct 5, 2026 at 22:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 142 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 142.5 km |
| Coordinates | -5.795, 154.268 |
| Time | Oct 5, 22:48 UTC |
| Location | 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000tztg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 125 km | Oct 2, 11:14 UTC | 63 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.6 | 209 km | Oct 2, 20:26 UTC | 67 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.9 | 214 km | Oct 2, 04:10 UTC | 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 240 km | Sep 30, 08:15 UTC | 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.