M4.9 earthquake

195 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.9 (light) earthquake struck 195 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on August 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Magnitude

4.9 mb

Depth

10 km

When

August 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM UTC

Coordinates

-3.323°, 148.477°

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.