M4.5 earthquake — 56 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 56 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on Nov 3, 2026 at 07:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 67 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 67.4 km |
| Coordinates | -6.141, 147.558 |
| Time | Nov 3, 07:43 UTC |
| Location | 56 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000tv4c |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 91 km | Oct 30, 03:04 UTC | 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.