Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 48 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 48 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea at May 23, 2026, 07:26 UTC, at a depth of 134 km. The epicentre was 77 km (48 mi) S of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 23, 2026, 07:26 UTC |
| Depth | 133.7 km |
| Coordinates | -4.238, 143.662 |
| 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 | 33 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 4.6 | 48 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 101 km | |
| 4.2 | 69 km SW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 105 km | |
| 4.3 | 76 km NNE of Wabag, Papua New Guinea | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 103 km | |
| 5.3 | 47 km S of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 112 km | |
| 4.6 | 48 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 136 km | |
| 4.3 | 45 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 126 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km NNE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 132 km | |
| 4.5 | 58 km SE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 147 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.