M5.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.7 Earthquake near Manus (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 13:27:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 13:27 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near Manus (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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-30 13:27:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Papua New Guinea

State

Manus

City

Manus

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.47490, 148.81390

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (85 km)

Regional average: 85 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

Kimbe273.5 kmSE18'847

Port Moresby692.2 kmS283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

Titan Ridge

Distance: 125 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'300 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Papua New Guinea
St. Andrew Strait

Distance: 203 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 270 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Papua New Guinea
Dakataua

Distance: 225 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 408 m ·Last eruption: 1895 ·Papua New Guinea
Bola

Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'116 m ·Papua New Guinea
Sakar

Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
Langila

Distance: 232 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.9

M5.02026-04-30 13:27:17 UTC48.0 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near Lae (Monde) M4.72026-05-08 12:06:02 UTC123.0 kmADMIRALTY ISLANDS REGION, P.N.G. M5.02026-05-08 12:06:03 UTC113.1 kmAdmiralty Islands Region, Papua New Guinea M5.52026-05-08 12:22:31 UTC131.3 kmAdmiralty Islands Region, Papua New Guinea M5.62026-05-08 12:22:31 UTC135.4 kmADMIRALTY ISLANDS REGION, P.N.G. M5.82026-05-08 12:22:34 UTC134.2 kmPapua New Guinea [Sea] M4.92026-05-08 12:38:37 UTC128.9 kmADMIRALTY ISLANDS REGION, P.N.G. M5.02026-05-08 12:38:39 UTC100.5 kmBismarck Sea M4.92026-05-08 13:02:58 UTC92.2 kmBismarck Sea M4.82026-05-08 13:27:28 UTC100.5 kmBismarck Sea M4.82026-05-08 13:31:23 UTC97.5 kmBismarck Sea M5.02026-05-08 21:18:55 UTC138.2 kmAdmiralty Islands Region, Papua New Guinea

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3

Earlier events M≥418

Earlier events M≥515

Compared since2025-01-15

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.32025-10-10 02:08:11 UTC106.3 km134 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea M6.22025-10-10 02:08:11 UTC99.6 kmAdmiralty Islands Region, Papua New Guinea M5.72026-04-30 13:27:00 UTC33.2 kmPapua New Guinea [Sea] M5.52025-10-10 02:08:13 UTC110.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.5, near of Lae (Monde) M5.52026-03-12 21:58:47 UTC109.0 kmBismarck Sea

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