M4.6 earthquake

68 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.6 (light) earthquake struck 68 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea on August 16, 2026 at 8:06 AM UTC, at a depth of 130 km.

Magnitude

4.6 mb

Depth

130 km

When

August 16, 2026 at 8:06 AM UTC

Coordinates

-5.530°, 146.327°

Review status

reviewed

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