Earthquake report · M 4.3

M4.3 earthquake 116 km from Arawa, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 29, 2026, 18:15 UTC

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 30, 2026, 12:20 AM (GMT+10) 111 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 183 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -5.82°, 154.60° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.3
Depth (km): 183
Local time: Oct 30, 2026, 12:20 AM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-29 14:20
Coordinates: -5.820, 154.605

Updates

M 4.3 - 111 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New GuineaOct 29, 2026, 18:15 UTC

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Arawa · 116 km

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