Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes 89 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:58:32 GMT. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the epicenter 89 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates -5.912, 147.3646. The earthquake had a depth of 106.527 kilometers.

The USGS is a scientific agency of the United States government that measures and reports on earthquakes globally. Their data, like the details provided for this event, includes magnitude, location, depth, and time of occurrence. These measurements provide crucial information for understanding seismic activity.