Update: 5.1 magnitude earthquake recorded close to Panguna, Papua New Guinea on Nov. 11

Published Nov 11, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Panguna on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 17:38 UTC (03:38 local time). The epicenter was roughly 80 km west of Panguna, at a depth of 59 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey