5.1 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Kandrian, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
23 hours ago
UTC time:
Monday, August 17, 2026 11:00 AM
Your time:
2026-08-17T11:00:23Z
Depth:
35.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type:
mb
USGS status:
Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public:
0 persons
2026-08-17 11:00:23
5.1 magnitude, 35.0 km depth
Kandrian, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
Kandrian, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
5.1 magnitude earthquake
Today
2026-08-17 11:00:23
at 11:00
August 17, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -6.3770, 149.3580
0.0 km from Kandrian (0.0 miles)
Depth: 35.0 km
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