M4.7 earthquake

73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.7 (light) earthquake struck 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea on August 16, 2026 at 8:06 AM UTC, at a depth of 134 km.

Magnitude

4.7 mb

Depth

134 km

When

August 16, 2026 at 8:06 AM UTC

Coordinates

-5.580°, 146.344°

Review status

reviewed

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