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M5.2 Depth: 68.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Tawae-Siassi District, Morobe (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 19:21:37 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Tawae-Siassi District on Feb 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Tawae-Siassi District, Morobe (Papua New Guinea) · 2026-02-03 19:21:37 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 19:21 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Tawae-Siassi District, Morobe (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — close to 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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Lae84.4 kmSW76'255
Port Moresby368.0 kmS283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Umboi
    Distance: 77 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sakar
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Long Island
    Distance: 109 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Langila
    Distance: 122 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hankow Reef
    Distance: 172 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 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM4.9
M4.62026-02-03 21:24:30 UTC108.9 kmGangulut M4.82026-02-03 21:24:31 UTC102.6 kmGorgiok M4.62026-02-05 07:21:24 UTC109.0 kmMatafun M4.92026-02-08 15:16:24 UTC86.3 kmWest New Britain M4.92026-02-16 07:36:34 UTC61.3 kmTawae-Siassi District M4.92026-02-16 07:36:35 UTC49.3 kmIpang M4.62026-02-21 05:03:45 UTC99.8 kmKabwum District

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#20
Earlier events M≥4114
Earlier events M≥546
Compared since2025-01-08

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.72025-10-07 11:05:19 UTC101.1 kmEASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. M6.72025-10-07 11:05:17 UTC103.2 kmGabensis M6.72025-10-07 11:05:17 UTC99.5 kmEastern New Guinea region M6.72025-10-07 11:05:15 UTC87.8 kmPapua New Guinea [Land] M6.62025-10-07 11:05:18 UTC107.9 km26 km WSW of Lae, Papua New Guinea

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