Earthquake report · M 4.5

M4.5 earthquake 90 km from Lae, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Nov 3, 2026, 11:10 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded on Nov 3, 2026, 5:43 PM (GMT+10) 56 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 67 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -6.14°, 147.56° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth (km): 67
Local time: Nov 3, 2026, 5:43 PM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-11-03 07:43
Coordinates: -6.141, 147.558

Updates

M 4.5 - 56 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New GuineaNov 3, 2026, 11:10 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Nov 4, 2026, 22:19 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.