M 4.9 - 21 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea

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M 4.9 - 21 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea. Reported magnitude 4.9. Depth 94.221 km. See the USGS event record for reviewed details and updates.

Provider
USGS — earthquakes, past week
Source observed
10/4/2026, 1:38:46 AM UTC
Source updated
10/4/2026, 1:57:32 AM UTC
depth km
94.221
location
21 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
magnitude
4.9
event type
earthquake
significance
369
tsunami flag
0
review status
reviewed
magnitude type
mb
freshness minutes
10080
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