Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 16 km WSW of Madang, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 16 km WSW of Madang, Papua New Guinea at May 10, 2026, 16:34 UTC, at a depth of 93 km. The epicentre was 17 km (11 mi) WSW of Madang. 6 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | May 10, 2026, 16:34 UTC |
| Depth | 93.3 km |
| Coordinates | -5.285, 145.648 |
| Felt reports | 6 |
| 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 | 28 km / 18 mi | depth 105 km | |
| 5.4 | 60 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 6.4 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.6 | 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.7 | 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 4.3 | 61 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 102 km | |
| 4.0 | 67 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.0 | 83 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km N of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.5 | 35 km N of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.0 | 68 km N of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 4.4 | 16 km SSE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 98 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.