M4.4 earthquake — 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on Oct 23, 2026 at 06:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 65 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 64.6 km |
| Coordinates | -6.385, 147.848 |
| Time | Oct 23, 06:34 UTC |
| Location | 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4ag |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 79 km | Oct 25, 03:29 UTC | 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.2 | 273 km | Oct 20, 00:05 UTC | 28 km S of Goroka, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.