M4.6 earthquake — 51 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 51 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea on Oct 10, 2026 at 15:10 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.767, 151.983 |
| Time | Oct 10, 15:10 UTC |
| Location | 51 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1fa |
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 | 116 km | Oct 6, 08:45 UTC | 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.6 | 155 km | Oct 4, 11:09 UTC | 121 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.7 | 186 km | Oct 9, 20:20 UTC | 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.4 | 268 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.