M4.5 earthquake — 74 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 74 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on Aug 25, 2026 at 01:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 109 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 109.3 km |
| Coordinates | -6.973, 155.641 |
| Time | Aug 25, 01:22 UTC |
| Location | 74 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000tnaa |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 14 km | Aug 23, 14:06 UTC | 73 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 291 km | Aug 20, 18:25 UTC | 183 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.