Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 180 km from Arawa, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Nov 2, 2026, 05:46 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Nov 2, 2026, 3:19 PM (GMT+10) 175 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 88 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -5.56°, 154.09° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 88
Local time: Nov 2, 2026, 3:19 PM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-11-02 05:19
Coordinates: -5.563, 154.088

Updates

M 4.9 - 175 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New GuineaNov 2, 2026, 05:46 UTC
M 4.9 - 175 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New GuineaNov 2, 2026, 05:39 UTC

Nearby cities

Arawa · 180 km
Kokopo · 243 km

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Saved source report · captured Nov 3, 2026, 19:21 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.