Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 61 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 61 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea at Aug 15, 2026, 02:22 UTC, at a depth of 102 km. The epicentre was 62 km (38 mi) ESE of Madang.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 15, 2026, 02:22 UTC |
| Depth | 102.1 km |
| Coordinates | -5.438, 146.298 |
| 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 | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 6.4 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.6 | 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 5.0 | 68 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 121 km | |
| 4.3 | 64 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 5.5 | 118 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 137 km | |
| 4.7 | 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 134 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.