4.8 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
5 hours ago
UTC time:
Saturday, April 18, 2026 19:46 PM
Your time:
2026-04-18T19:46:52Z
Depth:
173.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type:
mb
USGS page:
M 4.8 - 126 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea
USGS status:
Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public:
1 person
2026-04-18 19:46:52
4.8 magnitude, 173.0 km depth
Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
4.8 magnitude earthquake
Today
2026-04-18 19:46:52
at 19:46
April 18, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -5.5770, 146.9920
0.0 km from Lae (0.0 miles)
Depth: 173.0 km
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