M4.4 earthquake — 32 km WSW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 32 km WSW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea on Oct 10, 2026 at 10:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 57 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 | 56.8 km |
| Coordinates | -6.331, 149.286 |
| Time | Oct 10, 10:11 UTC |
| Location | 32 km WSW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1e1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 146 km | Oct 5, 18:28 UTC | 21 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.