Earthquake report · M 4.6

M4.6 earthquake 97 km from Lae, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Nov 6, 2026, 00:36 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Nov 6, 2026, 10:02 AM (GMT+10) 96 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 98 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -5.92°, 146.66° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth (km): 98
Local time: Nov 6, 2026, 10:02 AM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-11-06 00:02
Coordinates: -5.917, 146.662

Updates

M 4.6 - 96 km NNW of Lae, Papua New GuineaNov 6, 2026, 00:36 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Nov 6, 2026, 00:37 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.