Earthquake report · M 4.2

M4.2 earthquake 28 km from Goroka, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 20, 2026, 20:35 UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 10:05 AM (GMT+10) 28 km S of Goroka, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -6.34°, 145.38° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 10:05 AM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 00:05
Coordinates: -6.340, 145.376

Updates

M 4.2 - 28 km S of Goroka, Papua New GuineaOct 20, 2026, 20:35 UTC

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