Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 68 km N of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 68 km N of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea at May 18, 2026, 04:32 UTC, at a depth of 99 km. The epicentre was 91 km (57 mi) NNW of Goroka.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 18, 2026, 04:32 UTC |
| Depth | 99.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.402, 144.932 |
| 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 | 52 km / 33 mi | depth 105 km | |
| 4.5 | 102 km NNE of Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 89 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km N of Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | 28 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 35 km N of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 98 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.