5.6 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Mendi, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
1 month ago
UTC time:
Monday, January 26, 2026 17:06 PM
Your time:
2026-01-26T17:06:23Z
Depth:
19.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type:
mww
USGS page:
M 5.6 - 37 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea
USGS status:
Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public:
3 persons
2026-01-26 17:06:23
5.6 magnitude, 19.0 km depth
Mendi, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
Mendi, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
5.6 magnitude earthquake
2026-01-26 17:06:23
at 17:06
January 26, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -6.4710, 143.5530
0.0 km from Mendi (0.0 miles)
Depth: 19.0 km
2026-01-26 21:53:25
4.6 magnitude, 9.0 km depth
4.6 magnitude earthquake
2026-01-26 21:53:25
at 21:53
January 26, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -6.5760, 143.5940
Depth: 9.0 km
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