M5.40 Earthquake – 41 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
15 August 2026, 11:10 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 41 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea on 15 August 2026, 11:10 UTC, at a depth of 120.2 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.40 (mb)
- Location
- 41 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 15 August 2026, 11:10 UTC
- Coordinates
- -4.4110, 143.9212
- Depth
- 120.21 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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