Panguna, Papua New Guinea — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck about 82 kilometers west of Panguna, Papua New Guinea, on Wednesday, November 11, at 11:38 AM Central Time.

What happened:

The quake hit at a depth of about 72 kilometers (45 miles) below the surface, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was in a remote area of Bougainville Island, west of the town of Panguna.

Impacts:

No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. No damage reports or felt reports had been filed with the USGS at the time of this report. Deep earthquakes like this one often cause less shaking at the surface than shallow quakes of the same size.

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 like gas leaks and broken glass, and be ready for aftershocks.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 11, 2026.