5.1

Earthquake Details: 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

Oct 30, 2026, 03:04:17

Depth
116.3 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 30, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred on Oct 30, 2026 at 03:04:17. Epicenter: 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea. Reported depth: 116.3 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 30, 2026, 13:04:17 GMT+10
UTC
Oct 30, 2026, 03:04:17 UTC
116.3 km · Intermediate-focus

Between 70 and 300 km deep.

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Nearby major cities

Lae
177 km SW
Madang
287 km W
Popondetta
328 km S
Port Moresby
427 km S

Agency measurements

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

  • GFZ / GEOFONmb 4.94

    geofon:gfz2026vgaa

    Depth:
    116.8 km
    Status:
    Automatic
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 30, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
  • USGSM 5.1

    us7000tu5q

    Depth:
    116.3 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 30, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth116.3 km
Significance400
Latitude-5.8137
Longitude148.3151
Event IDus7000tu5q
Magnitude5.1
Updated:Oct 30, 2026, 03:18:33 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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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 30, 2026, 03:18 UTC.

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