Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 68 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 68 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea at Sep 14, 2026, 22:06 UTC, at a depth of 121 km. The epicentre was 68 km (42 mi) NW of Lae.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 14, 2026, 22:06 UTC |
| Depth | 120.7 km |
| Coordinates | -6.290, 146.558 |
| 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 | 68 km / 43 mi | depth 81 km | |
| 4.8 | 31 km SE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.9 | 25 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.6 | 79 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 82 km | |
| 5.3 | 69 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 5.4 | 60 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 6.4 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 113 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.