Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 48 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 48 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea at Aug 13, 2026, 12:44 UTC, at a depth of 136 km. The epicentre was 104 km (64 mi) SSE of Wewak. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 13, 2026, 12:44 UTC |
| Depth | 135.6 km |
| Coordinates | -4.450, 143.872 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 33 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 4.6 | 48 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 101 km | |
| 4.2 | 69 km SW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 105 km | |
| 4.3 | 76 km NNE of Wabag, Papua New Guinea | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 103 km | |
| 4.5 | 102 km NNE of Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 89 km | |
| 5.3 | 47 km S of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 112 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.