4.3

Earthquake Details: 111 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

Oct 29, 2026, 14:20:37

Depth
183.1 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 29, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred on Oct 29, 2026 at 14:20:37. Epicenter: 111 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea. Reported depth: 183.1 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 30, 2026, 01:20:37 GMT+11
UTC
Oct 29, 2026, 14:20:37 UTC
183.1 km · Intermediate-focus

Between 70 and 300 km deep.

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Nearby major cities

Arawa
116 km SE
Kokopo
306 km NW
Honiara
713 km SE
Popondetta
775 km SW

Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • GFZ / GEOFONmb 4.61

    geofon:gfz2026vfav

    Depth:
    170.9 km
    Status:
    Reviewed
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 29, 2026, 07:37 PM UTC
  • USGSM 4.3

    us7000ttyy

    Depth:
    183.1 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 29, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth183.1 km
Significance284
Latitude-5.8201
Longitude154.6045
Event IDus7000ttyy
Magnitude4.3
Updated:Oct 29, 2026, 18:15:59 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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Papua New GuineaBougainvilleArawa (Nearest City)

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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 29, 2026, 18:15 UTC.

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