Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 54 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 54 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea at Aug 16, 2026, 05:59 UTC, at a depth of 97 km. The epicentre was 55 km (34 mi) NNW of Lae.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 16, 2026, 05:59 UTC |
| Depth | 96.6 km |
| Coordinates | -6.313, 146.721 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 81 km | |
| 4.8 | 31 km SE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.9 | 25 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.6 | 79 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 82 km | |
| 5.3 | 69 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 5.4 | 60 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 6.4 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.1 | 122 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 149 km | |
| 5.0 | 68 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 121 km | |
| 4.3 | 64 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 5.5 | 118 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 137 km | |
| 4.7 | 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 134 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.