M5.10 Earthquake – 112 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea

16 August 2026, 10:59 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.10 earthquake struck 112 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea on 16 August 2026, 10:59 UTC, at a depth of 138.7 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.10 (mb)
Location
112 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
16 August 2026, 10:59 UTC
Coordinates
-5.5481, 146.7476
Depth
138.74 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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