Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 16 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 16 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea at Mar 16, 2026, 06:43 UTC, at a depth of 85 km. The epicentre was 100 km (62 mi) SW of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 16, 2026, 06:43 UTC |
| Depth | 84.7 km |
| Coordinates | -4.148, 142.954 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 33 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 4.2 | 69 km SW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 105 km | |
| 4.3 | 45 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 126 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km NNE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 14 km / 8 mi | depth 132 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.2 | 48 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 4.3 | 39 km E of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 97 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.