Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 41 km S of Mendi, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 41 km S of Mendi, Papua New Guinea at Aug 2, 2026, 05:38 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 42 km (26 mi) S of Mendi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 2, 2026, 05:38 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.523, 143.637 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 13 km SE of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 29 km S of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 16 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.