Kavieng, Papua New Guinea — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck in the sea northwest of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, on Friday afternoon.

What happened:

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck about 153 kilometers, roughly 95 miles, northwest of Kavieng, at a depth of about 10 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake hit at 1:49 PM Central Time on Friday, November 13, which was early Saturday morning local time in Papua New Guinea.

Impacts:

The quake was centered offshore in the waters of the Bismarck Sea, northwest of New Ireland island. No reports of damage had come in, and no shaking reports had been filed with the Geological Survey. No tsunami warning was issued.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. After the shaking ends, check for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged walls. Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the minutes and hours after a quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 13, 2026.