A magnitude M6.2 earthquake was recorded near Madang District, Madang (Papua New Guinea) on January 20, 2026 at 07:22 UTC. At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.
The event was recorded by ISC. Papua New Guinea: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.6 to M6.2.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
