Disasters · Earthquake

M4.6 · Papua New Guinea

First tracked 27 July 2026 · Last updated 10 July 2026

M4.6

Magnitude

79 km

Depth

18,239

Population exposed

20 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M4.6 earthquake struck 74 km south of Panguna, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 79 km. The event exposed approximately 18,239 people to shaking.

Sources

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed