Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:45:51 GMT
Time1 month ago
Location
-5.9747, 150.0567
Depth
45.8 KM
Event Summary
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:45:51 GMT. Depth: 45.8km. Reviewed by NEIC seismologists, this light quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb.
Magnitude
4.2
mb

Source
NEIC
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEICPrimary | 4.2 | 46 km | 1 month ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_NEIC_20260102_0000379
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemb
Nearest Places
- 10.8 km
- 18.2 km
- 19.6 km
- 21.4 km
- 21.7 km
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