Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea at Sep 16, 2026, 19:37 UTC, at a depth of 67 km. The epicentre was 44 km (27 mi) SE of Madang.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 16, 2026, 19:37 UTC |
| Depth | 66.7 km |
| Coordinates | -5.544, 146.020 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 44 km W of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 105 km | |
| 5.4 | 60 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 6.4 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 113 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.