Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 64.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Morobe · Keregia
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M4.4 Earthquake near Keregia, Morobe (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Keregia, Morobe (Papua New Guinea) on October 23, 2026 at 06:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
e7512a8a8dab6ada21baa3033a498258597b614f
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
64.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 06:34:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Keregia
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.38460,
147.84790
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
64.6 km
64.6 km — close to the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
-
Langila Activity reported
Morobe
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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