4.4
Earthquake Details: 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Oct 23, 2026, 06:34:42
- Depth
- 64.56 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 23, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 2026 at 06:34:42. Epicenter: 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea. Reported depth: 64.56 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 23, 2026, 16:34:42 GMT+10
- UTC
- Oct 23, 2026, 06:34:42 UTC
64.56 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSM 4.4
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- Depth:
- 64.56 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 23, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth64.56 km
Significance298
Latitude-6.3846
Longitude147.8479
Event IDus6000u4ag
Magnitude4.4
Updated:Oct 23, 2026, 06:50:41 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 23, 2026, 06:50 UTC.
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