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Earth systemsU.S. Geological Survey (USGS)Event: Papua New GuineaNewsroom: United StatesAttributed to source2026-10-05About 1 min to read this excerpt4 versionsDesk template

M 4.8 - 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

Attributed to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). ENC is not independently verifying these facts.

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M 4.8 - 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tztg

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-05 · attributed to source

M 4.8 - 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

Time 2026-10-05 22:48:53 UTC 2026-10-05 22:48:53 UTC at epicenter Location 5.795 S 154.268 E Depth 142.49 km (88.54 mi)

Original source

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-06 · attributed to source

M 4.5 - Kermadec Islands region

Time 2026-10-06 13:26:22 UTC 2026-10-06 13:26:22 UTC at epicenter Location 30.857 S 178.767 E Depth 537.89 km (334.23 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-06 · attributed to source

M 4.9 - 48 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia

DYFI? - III Time 2026-10-06 13:11:22 UTC 2026-10-06 13:11:22 UTC at epicenter Location 4.867 N 118.829 E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-06 · attributed to source

M 4.7 - Chagos Archipelago region

Time 2026-10-06 15:12:09 UTC 2026-10-06 15:12:09 UTC at epicenter Location 6.686 S 72.295 E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-06 · attributed to source

M 4.8 - 85 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia

Time 2026-10-06 17:47:04 UTC 2026-10-06 17:47:04 UTC at epicenter Location 44.005 N 147.742 E Depth 35.00 km (21.75 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-06 · attributed to source

M 4.9 - 114 km SW of Turpan, China

Time 2026-10-06 18:15:34 UTC 2026-10-06 18:15:34 UTC at epicenter Location 42.204 N 88.220 E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-06 · attributed to source

M 4.5 - 43 km WNW of Bengkulu, Indonesia

Time 2026-10-06 19:01:59 UTC 2026-10-06 19:01:59 UTC at epicenter Location 3.680 S 101.891 E Depth 73.12 km (45.43 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-06 · attributed to source

M 4.6 - 14 km NE of Mataram, Indonesia

DYFI? - III Time 2026-10-06 20:15:28 UTC 2026-10-06 20:15:28 UTC at epicenter Location 8.493 S 116.218 E Depth 144.45 km (89.76 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-05 · attributed to source

M 4.5 - 39 km SW of Tambolaka, Indonesia

Time 2026-10-05 21:38:05 UTC 2026-10-05 21:38:05 UTC at epicenter Location 9.669 S 118.973 E Depth 35.00 km (21.75 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

How this record changed

ENC is comparing what U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published over time. This is not an independent verdict.

Previous facts

Time 2026-09-24 23:30:28 UTC 2026-09-24 23:30:28 UTC at epicenter Location 6.086 S 147.394 E Depth 53.59 km (33.30 mi)

Recent facts

Time 2026-10-05 22:48:53 UTC 2026-10-05 22:48:53 UTC at epicenter Location 5.795 S 154.268 E Depth 142.49 km (88.54 mi)

Attributed conclusion

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) updated the public record of this item. ENC is comparing source excerpts only — not deciding which version is true. Earlier they reported: “Time 2026-09-24 23:30:28 UTC 2026-09-24 23:30:28 UTC at epicenter Location 6.086 S 147.394 E Depth 53.59 km (33.30 mi)” Later they reported: “Time 2026-10-05 22:48:53 UTC 2026-10-05 22:48:53 UTC at epicenter Location 5.795 S 154.268 E Depth 142.49 km (88.54 mi)” Open the original links in the timeline. The claim still belongs to the outlet.

  1. First on desk · 9/25/2026, 10:00:34 AM
    M 5.3 - 72 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
    Original link
  2. Update · 10/2/2026, 10:00:30 AM
    M 4.9 - 97 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
    Original link
  3. Update · 10/2/2026, 10:00:38 PM
    M 5.0 - 63 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
    Original link
  4. Update · 10/6/2026, 10:01:12 AM
    M 4.8 - 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
    Original link
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports the following. ENC is republishing it as an attributed briefing, not as independently confirmed fact. If this item is false or incomplete, the responsibility sits with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which released it. Time 2026-10-05 22:48:53 UTC 2026-10-05 22:48:53 UTC at epicenter Location 5.795 S 154.268 E Depth 142.49 km (88.54 mi) Original link: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tztg

Supporting passage from source

Time 2026-10-05 22:48:53 UTC 2026-10-05 22:48:53 UTC at epicenter Location 5.795 S 154.268 E Depth 142.49 km (88.54 mi)

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