M4.9 earthquake — 25 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 25 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea on Oct 4, 2026 at 01:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 90 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 90.1 km |
| Coordinates | -6.551, 147.149 |
| Time | Oct 4, 01:38 UTC |
| Location | 25 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzfv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 122 km | Oct 18, 00:28 UTC | 31 km SE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.2 | 197 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.