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modest and shallow mb 4.9 Earthquake in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
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10/06/2026 - Earthquake in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
Event Characteristics
Date & Time
Oct. 6, 2026, 8:45 a.m.
Magnitude
mb 4.9
Latitude
-4.48 °N
Longitude
152.75 °E
Depth
20.6 km
Last Update
2026-10-06
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