M5.0 earthquake

172 km NE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.0 (moderate) earthquake struck 172 km NE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on August 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Magnitude

5.0 mb

Depth

10 km

When

August 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM UTC

Coordinates

-1.143°, 148.547°

Review status

reviewed

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