Earthquake report · M 4.4

M4.4 earthquake 128 km from Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 13:03 UTC

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 10, 2026, 8:11 PM (GMT+10) 32 km WSW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 57 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -6.33°, 149.29° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth (km): 57
Local time: Oct 10, 2026, 8:11 PM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-10 10:11
Coordinates: -6.331, 149.286

Updates

M 4.4 - 32 km WSW of Kandrian, Papua New GuineaOct 10, 2026, 13:03 UTC

Nearby cities

Kimbe · 128 km
Lae · 257 km
Popondetta · 295 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 18:20 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.