M5.1 intermediate-depth earthquake — 99 km NE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

Date/Time (UTC): Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:46:30 GMT

Magnitude: 5.1 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 95 km (intermediate-depth)

Coordinates: -5.9581°N, 148.5128°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Intermediate-depth earthquakes (30–100km) are felt over a wider area but with less intensity at the surface compared to shallow events.

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