5.9 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
1 month ago
UTC time:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 07:21 AM
Your time:
2026-01-20T07:21:58Z
Depth:
89.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type:
mww
USGS status:
Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public:
5 persons
2026-01-20 07:21:58
5.9 magnitude, 89.0 km depth
Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
5.9 magnitude earthquake
2026-01-20 07:21:58
at 07:21
January 20, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -5.2810, 145.9950
0.0 km from Madang (0.0 miles)
Depth: 89.0 km
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