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M5.0 Depth: 68.9 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Beriotar, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 20:31:29 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Beriotar on Aug 11, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Beriotar, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) · 2026-08-11 20:31:29 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Beriotar, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) on August 11, 2026 at 20:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Papua New Guinea: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.9 km
Shallow
68.9 km
68.9 km — close to the regional average (79.3 km)
Regional average: 79.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South Bismarck Plate.
Near the boundary North Bismarck ↔ South Bismarck · about 1 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kokopo81.5 kmNW26'273
Port Moresby825.3 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Rabaul
    Distance: 103 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 688 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Tavui
    Distance: 109 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 200 m ·Last eruption: -4946 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 203 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.2.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
RESIFM5.010.0 km40.3 km
GFZM5.210.0 km12.7 km
EMSCM5.258.0 km10.1 km
USGSM5.068.9 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#32
Earlier events M≥4135
Earlier events M≥564
Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-04-12 03:47:13 UTC37.5 km M6.12025-09-16 16:59:52 UTC128.3 kmPapua New Guinea [Sea] M6.12025-04-12 03:47:09 UTC28.8 km105 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M6.02025-09-16 16:59:51 UTC125.9 kmNEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G. M6.02025-09-16 16:59:46 UTC122.3 kmNew Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea

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