First published Oct 30, 2026, 3:36:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 3:36:15 AM UTC

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M 5.1 earthquake - 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reports a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea. The source gives coordinates -5.8137, 148.3151, a depth of 116.297 km, and a tsunami flag of 0.

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Affected location: 97 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Magnitude 5.1
Depth 116.297 km

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