M4.7 earthquake — 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 73 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea on Aug 16, 2026 at 08:06 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 134 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 134.3 km |
| Coordinates | -5.580, 146.344 |
| Time | Aug 16, 08:06 UTC |
| Location | 73 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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.