M4.5 earthquake — 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on Sep 10, 2026 at 19:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 141 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 141.1 km |
| Coordinates | -5.545, 154.270 |
| Time | Sep 10, 19:55 UTC |
| Location | 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000thvy |
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 | 181 km | Sep 26, 21:49 UTC | 78 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.6 | 185 km | Sep 26, 14:08 UTC | 74 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 243 km | Sep 24, 18:00 UTC | 32 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.