Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 67 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 67 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea at Aug 8, 2026, 15:29 UTC, at a depth of 142 km. The epicentre was 68 km (42 mi) ESE of Madang.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 8, 2026, 15:29 UTC |
| Depth | 142.4 km |
| Coordinates | -5.444, 146.356 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 60 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 6.4 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.6 | 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 5.0 | 68 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 121 km | |
| 4.4 | 139 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 187 km | |
| 4.3 | 64 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 5.5 | 118 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 137 km | |
| 4.7 | 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 4.3 | 61 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 102 km | |
| 4.0 | 83 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 127 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.