28 Apr 2026, 16:32 UTC · Apr 28, 12:32 PM ET

M4.7 earthquake 85 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 85 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea at Apr 28, 12:32 PM ET, 46 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

M4.7 85 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New GuineaM4.7 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New GuineaM4.9 21 km NE of Lae, Papua New GuineaM4.9 124 km N of Lae, Papua New GuineaM4.9 90 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New GuineaM5.0 68 km NW of Lae, Papua New GuineaM5.2 119 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New GuineaM5.3 69 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New GuineaM5.4 60 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New GuineaM5.5 118 km ESE of Madang, Papua New GuineaM5.9 24 km ESE of Madang, Papua New GuineaM6.4 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New GuineaM6.6 17 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.7 mb
Time28 Apr 2026, 16:32 UTC
Location-5.997°, 146.578° – 85 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
Depth45.9 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus7000sgqz
Within 100 km

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5.2119 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New GuineaDec 23, 4:54 AM
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5.068 km NW of Lae, Papua New GuineaSep 14, 6:06 PM
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4.9124 km N of Lae, Papua New GuineaJan 14, 10:29 AM
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 85 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea earthquake?

Magnitude 4.7 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 46 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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M4.7 earthquake 85 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea