M4.9 earthquake

170 km NE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.9 (light) earthquake struck 170 km NE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on August 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Magnitude

4.9 mb

Depth

10 km

When

August 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM UTC

Coordinates

-1.166°, 148.536°

Review status

reviewed

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