Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 76 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 76 km WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea at Mar 20, 2026, 18:32 UTC, at a depth of 113 km. The epicentre was 76 km (47 mi) WNW of Madang.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 20, 2026, 18:32 UTC |
| Depth | 112.6 km |
| Coordinates | -4.905, 145.176 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 44 km W of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 105 km | |
| 4.5 | 102 km NNE of Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 89 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km N of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 35 km N of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.5 | 58 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.0 | 68 km N of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 4.4 | 16 km SSE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 5.3 | 16 km WSW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 93 km | |
| 4.5 | 102 km ESE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 4.6 | 109 km NW of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.