M5.20 Earthquake – 31 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea

5 August 2026, 19:46 UTC · 1 month 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
Felt reports
1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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