M5.5 earthquake

118 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.5 (moderate) earthquake struck 118 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea on August 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM UTC, at a depth of 137 km. 2 people reported feeling it.

Magnitude

5.5 mww

Depth

137 km

When

August 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM UTC

Coordinates

-5.674°, 146.761°

Felt reports

2

Review status

reviewed

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