Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea at Aug 16, 2026, 08:06 UTC, at a depth of 134 km. The epicentre was 73 km (46 mi) ESE of Madang.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 16, 2026, 08:06 UTC |
| Depth | 134.3 km |
| Coordinates | -5.580, 146.344 |
| 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 | 60 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 6.4 | 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.6 | 44 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.1 | 122 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 149 km | |
| 5.0 | 68 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 121 km | |
| 4.3 | 64 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 5.5 | 118 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 137 km | |
| 4.2 | 54 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 97 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.