Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M5.6 earthquake 46 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 46 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea at Jan 26, 2026, 17:06 UTC, at a depth of 19 km. The epicentre was 47 km (29 mi) SSW of Mendi. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	5.6 mww
Time	Jan 26, 2026, 17:06 UTC
Depth	19.0 km
Coordinates	-6.562, 143.566
Felt reports	3
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.5	13 km SE of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea	62 km / 38 mi	depth 10 km	Aug 5, 19:51 UTC
5.2	29 km S of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea	44 km / 27 mi	depth 16 km	Aug 5, 19:46 UTC
4.8	41 km S of Mendi, Papua New Guinea	9 km / 6 mi	depth 10 km	Aug 2, 05:38 UTC
4.4	34 km SW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea	23 km / 14 mi	depth 10 km	Apr 20, 01:33 UTC
4.5	27 km SSE of Mendi, Papua New Guinea	25 km / 15 mi	depth 10 km	Mar 27, 07:46 UTC
4.6	43 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea	9 km / 6 mi	depth 15 km	Jan 26, 21:53 UTC
4.2	48 km SW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea	20 km / 12 mi	depth 10 km	Jan 26, 17:57 UTC
4.5	24 km SSE of Mendi, Papua New Guinea	32 km / 20 mi	depth 10 km	Jan 26, 17:20 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.