M4.90 Earthquake – 195 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea

6 August 2026, 16:01 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.90 earthquake struck 195 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on 6 August 2026, 16:01 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.90 (mb)
Location
195 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
6 August 2026, 16:01 UTC
Coordinates
-3.3233, 148.4767
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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