Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.4 earthquake 22 km SSW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 22 km SSW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea at Aug 17, 2026, 11:00 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 120 km (74 mi) SW of Kimbe.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.4 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 17, 2026, 11:00 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.383, 149.452 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 34 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | 15 km / 10 mi | depth 64 km | |
| 4.2 | 34 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 52 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 51 km | |
| 4.1 | 57 km S of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.