Earthquake

M 6.2 earthquake, 79 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

Source: USGS event page

Origin time: 2026-10-11 14:07 UTC

Magnitude: M 6.2 (mww)
Peak shaking estimate · USGS: V — moderate

USGS PAGER: GreenEstimate: No casualties or damage likely

53 km deep

Reviewed by a USGS seismologist

Revised by USGS · 2026-10-11 16:13 UTC

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Citation & source notes

Origin time: 2026-10-11 14:07 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-10-11 16:13 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 17:39 UTC

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Attributed summary

M 6.2 earthquake, 79 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
53 km deep
USGS PAGER: Green — No casualties or damage likely
Reviewed by a USGS seismologist
Revised by USGS
Origin time: 2026-10-11 14:07 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-10-11 16:13 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 17:39 UTC

Sources:
USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000u1kv

Natural Disaster Map: https://naturaldisastermap.com/event/q-us6000u1kv
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Agency measurements and details

Magnitude: M 6.2 (mww)
Depth: 53 km
Origin time: 2026-10-11 14:07 UTC
Status: Reviewed by USGS
Last revised: 2026-10-11 16:13 UTC
Impact alert: Green — No casualties or damage likely

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