M6.2 earthquake — 79 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred 79 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on Oct 11, 2026 at 14:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 53 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 | M6.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 53.5 km |
| Coordinates | -7.006, 155.702 |
| Time | Oct 11, 14:07 UTC |
| Location | 79 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1kv |
What this magnitude typically means
A magnitude in this range can cause significant damage near the epicenter, especially to vulnerable buildings. How strongly any given place shakes still depends on distance, depth, and ground conditions. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 208 km | Oct 5, 22:48 UTC | 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.