| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 138.7 km |
| Coordinates | -5.548, 146.748 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-16 10:59:10.367 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 16, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 133.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.748 and latitude -5.548.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-08-16
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