Earthquake EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:29:03 GMT
Time1 month ago
Location
-5.5339, 147.0828
Depth
188.0 KM
Event Summary
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G., at Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:29:03 GMT. Depth: 188km. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this moderate quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb.
Magnitude
5.1
mb
Source
EMSC
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSCPrimary | 5.1 | 188 km | 1 month ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_EMSC_20260114_0000197
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemb
Nearest Places
- Bunaga14.2 km
- Vitiaz Strait17.0 km
- Bok19.3 km
- Kaiafit19.8 km
- Matafum School20.0 km
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