Nov. 10: Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude recorded near Popondetta, Papua New Guinea

Published Nov 10, 2026

SOHE DISTRICT, Northern Province — A 5.2 magnitude quake jolted close to Popondetta on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 17:36 UTC (03:36 local time), a tremor shook the region at a depth of 124 km, with its epicenter approximately 21 km west-northwest of Popondetta.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey