Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 47 km S of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 47 km S of Angoram, Papua New Guinea at Aug 15, 2026, 11:10 UTC, at a depth of 112 km. The epicentre was 112 km (70 mi) SSE of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 15, 2026, 11:10 UTC |
| Depth | 112.1 km |
| Coordinates | -4.490, 144.002 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 48 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 101 km | |
| 4.2 | 69 km SW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 105 km | |
| 4.3 | 76 km NNE of Wabag, Papua New Guinea | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 103 km | |
| 4.5 | 102 km NNE of Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 89 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.