M5.3 earthquake

47 km S of Angoram, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.3 (moderate) earthquake struck 47 km S of Angoram, Papua New Guinea on August 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM UTC, at a depth of 112 km.

Magnitude

5.3 mb

Depth

112 km

When

August 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM UTC

Coordinates

-4.490°, 144.002°

Review status

reviewed

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