M4.8 earthquake — 159 km ESE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 159 km ESE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea on Sep 14, 2026 at 19:28 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 | -6.955, 150.782 |
| Time | Sep 14, 19:28 UTC |
| Location | 159 km ESE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000thg9 |
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 | 145 km | Sep 16, 20:21 UTC | 191 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.