M5.00 Earthquake – 107 km WNW of Kerema, Papua New Guinea

11 August 2026, 17:06 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 107 km WNW of Kerema, Papua New Guinea on 11 August 2026, 17:06 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
107 km WNW of Kerema, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
11 August 2026, 17:06 UTC
Coordinates
-7.6341, 144.8583
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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