4.6

167 km SSW of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea

2026-03-31 03:15:19 UTC (4 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.6 mb
Depth
10.0 km
Shallow
Location
-3.4960°N
146.8713°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s8zx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
326
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
175.0°
Min Station Distance
1.525°
RMS Residual
0.86 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-31 03:40:02 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.6 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Shallow depth (10.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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