Earthquake report · M 4.4

M4.4 earthquake 101 km from Lae, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 23, 2026, 06:50 UTC

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 23, 2026, 4:34 PM (GMT+10) 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 65 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -6.38°, 147.85° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth (km): 65
Local time: Oct 23, 2026, 4:34 PM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-23 06:34
Coordinates: -6.385, 147.848

Updates

M 4.4 - 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New GuineaOct 23, 2026, 06:50 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.