M5.20 Earthquake – 31 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea
5 August 2026, 19:46 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck 31 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea on 5 August 2026, 19:46 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.20 (mb)
- Location
- 31 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 5 August 2026, 19:46 UTC
- Coordinates
- -6.5225, 143.8444
- Depth
- 10.03 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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