M5.5 earthquake

116 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.5 (moderate) earthquake struck 116 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea on August 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM UTC, at a depth of 148 km. 1 people reported feeling it.

Magnitude

5.5 mww

Depth

148 km

When

August 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM UTC

Coordinates

-5.543°, 146.788°

Felt reports

1

Review status

reviewed

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