M4.6 earthquake - 260 km N of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 260 km N of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea on 12 May 2023, 21:51 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.