Occurred Nov 11, 2026, 5:38:22 PM UTC

First published Nov 12, 2026, 1:52:17 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 12, 2026, 1:52:17 AM UTC

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M 5.1 earthquake - 80 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reports a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 80 km west of Panguna, Papua New Guinea. The reported coordinates are -6.3288, 154.7612, and the depth is 58.822 km.

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Affected location: Panguna, Papua New Guinea
Magnitude 5.1

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