Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 16 km SSE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 16 km SSE of Madang, Papua New Guinea at May 11, 2026, 21:59 UTC, at a depth of 98 km. The epicentre was 16 km (10 mi) SSE of Madang.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 11, 2026, 21:59 UTC |
| Depth | 98.2 km |
| Coordinates | -5.364, 145.817 |
| 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 | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 105 km | |
| 5.4 | 60 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 6.4 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.6 | 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.7 | 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 4.3 | 61 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 102 km | |
| 4.0 | 67 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.0 | 83 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km N of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 87 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.5 | 35 km N of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.0 | 68 km N of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 99 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.