Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 recorded close to Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on Oct. 30

Published Oct 30, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Finschhafen around midday Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 03:04 UTC (13:04 local time). The epicenter was approximately 97 km north-northeast of Finschhafen, at a depth of 116 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey