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M5.1 earthquake near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
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Part of an earthquake sequence. Largest event: M5.2 earthquake near Lae, Papua New Guinea.
Summary
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on 30 Oct 2026, 03:04 UTC, at a depth of 116.3 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Key figures
- Magnitude
- 5.1 (mb) (USGS)
- Depth
- 116.3 km (USGS)
- Origin time
- 30 Oct 2026, 03:04 UTC (USGS)
- Location
- 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (USGS)
- Review status
- Reviewed (USGS)
Timeline
Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.
- — USGS reports a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, depth 116.3 km.
Questions
When did this earthquake happen?
The USGS origin time is 30 Oct 2026, 03:04 UTC.
How strong was the earthquake?
USGS reports magnitude 5.1 (mb) at 116.3 km depth.
Where can I find official information?
From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.
Sources
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