Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 83 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 83 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea at Jan 8, 2026, 03:21 UTC, at a depth of 126 km. The epicentre was 183 km (114 mi) WSW of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 8, 2026, 03:21 UTC |
| Depth | 125.6 km |
| Coordinates | -4.099, 142.075 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 136 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 56 km | |
| 4.5 | 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km NNE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 132 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.0 | 16 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 85 km | |
| 4.4 | 134 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.