Earthquake report · M 5.1

M5.1 earthquake 177 km from Lae, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 30, 2026, 03:18 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded on Oct 30, 2026, 1:04 PM (GMT+10) 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 116 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -5.81°, 148.32° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.1
Depth (km): 116
Local time: Oct 30, 2026, 1:04 PM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-30 03:04
Coordinates: -5.814, 148.315

Updates

M 5.1 - 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New GuineaOct 30, 2026, 03:18 UTC

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