5.1 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
1 month 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
Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
5.1 magnitude earthquake
2026-01-14 15:29:02
at 15:29
January 14, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -5.6510, 147.1200
0.0 km from Lae (0.0 miles)
Depth: 172.0 km
2026-01-14 20:30:23
4.2 magnitude, 220.0 km depth
4.2 magnitude earthquake
2026-01-14 20:30:23
at 20:30
January 14, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -5.4830, 147.3020
Depth: 220.0 km
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