M5.00 Earthquake – 45 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea

13 August 2026, 12:44 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 45 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea on 13 August 2026, 12:44 UTC, at a depth of 134 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
45 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
13 August 2026, 12:44 UTC
Coordinates
-4.4318, 143.8885
Depth
134.03 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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