M4.6 earthquake — 68 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 68 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea on Aug 16, 2026 at 08:06 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 130 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 130.1 km |
| Coordinates | -5.530, 146.327 |
| Time | Aug 16, 08:06 UTC |
| Location | 68 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | usd0015e6s |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 285 km | Aug 11, 17:06 UTC | 107 km WNW of Kerema, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.4 | 294 km | Aug 15, 11:10 UTC | 41 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.0 | 296 km | Aug 13, 12:44 UTC | 45 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.