M5.1 earthquake

28 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.1 (moderate) earthquake struck 28 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea on August 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC, at a depth of 35 km.

Magnitude

5.1 mb

Depth

35 km

When

August 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC

Coordinates

-6.377°, 149.358°

Review status

reviewed

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