5.1 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

2 months ago

UTC time: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 15:29 PM
Your time: 2026-01-14T15:29:02Z
Depth: 172.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type: mb
USGS page: M 5.1 - 119 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea
USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public: 0 persons
2026-01-14 15:29:02 5.1 magnitude, 172.0 km depth
Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Aftershocks:
2026-01-14 20:30:23 4.2 magnitude, 220.0 km depth
Finschhafen, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

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