M4.6 earthquake — 96 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 96 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea on Nov 6, 2026 at 00:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 98 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 97.8 km |
| Coordinates | -5.917, 146.662 |
| Time | Nov 6, 00:02 UTC |
| Location | 96 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000twdd |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 102 km | Nov 3, 07:43 UTC | 56 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 183 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.