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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Tiripi, Southern Highlands (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 19:46:27 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Tiripi on Aug 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Tiripi, Southern Highlands (Papua New Guinea) · 2026-08-05 19:46:27 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 19:46 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Tiripi, Southern Highlands (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (80.3 km)
Regional average: 80.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.2

Tectonic context

Located on the Woodlark Plate.
Near the boundary Woodlark ↔ Australia · about 16 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mendi46.6 kmNW26'252
Merauke438.2 kmSW116'864

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Manam
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'807 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Karkar
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'839 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Kadovar
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bam
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Blup Blup
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hankow Reef
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -5 m ·Papua New Guinea

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours0
Strongest subsequent eventM5.1
M5.12026-08-15 11:10:56 UTC36.7 kmNipa District

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.2.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.210.0 km0.0 km
GFZM5.210.0 km4.9 km
RESIFM5.110.0 km13.4 km
EMSCM5.235.0 km9.7 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥412
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-01-26

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.62026-01-26 17:06:22 UTC37.4 kmBaibu M5.42026-01-26 17:06:23 UTC24.1 kmNipa District M5.02026-01-03 01:26:40 UTC28.7 km33 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea M5.02026-01-03 01:26:40 UTC21.2 kmNew Guinea, Papua New Guinea M4.92026-08-02 05:38:58 UTC28.9 kmNipa District

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