M4.3 earthquake — 90 km NNE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 90 km NNE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea on Sep 12, 2026 at 22:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 367 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 367.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.401, 152.338 |
| Time | Sep 12, 22:14 UTC |
| Location | 90 km NNE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000th21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 222 km | Sep 6, 22:15 UTC | 136 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.