M4.6 earthquake — 47 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 47 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea on Oct 7, 2026 at 17:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 108 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 108.3 km |
| Coordinates | -4.450, 143.881 |
| Time | Oct 7, 17:36 UTC |
| Location | 47 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0te |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 89 km | Oct 25, 10:30 UTC | 33 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.7 | 260 km | Oct 29, 03:26 UTC | 82 km NE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.