M5.10 Earthquake – 28 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea

17 August 2026, 11:00 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.10 earthquake struck 28 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea on 17 August 2026, 11:00 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.10 (mb)
Location
28 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
17 August 2026, 11:00 UTC
Coordinates
-6.3769, 149.3577
Depth
35.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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