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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