Earthquake report · M 4.8

M4.8 earthquake 87 km from Goroka, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 18, 2026, 01:10 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 18, 2026, 10:28 AM (GMT+10) 31 km SE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 124 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -6.51°, 146.05° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth (km): 124
Local time: Oct 18, 2026, 10:28 AM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 00:28
Coordinates: -6.510, 146.049

Updates

M 4.8 - 31 km SE of Kainantu, Papua New GuineaOct 18, 2026, 01:10 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.