Disasters · Earthquake

M5.0 · Papua New Guinea

First tracked 13 August 2026 · Last updated 14 August 2026

M5.0

Magnitude

134 km

Depth

80,395

Population exposed

80 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M5.0 earthquake occurred 45 km south-southwest of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 134 km. Approximately 80,395 people were estimated to be exposed to the shaking, with 1 felt report received.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed