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M4.6 Depth: 130.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Saidor District, Madang (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 08:06:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 08:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Saidor District, Madang (Papua New Guinea). At around 130 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130.1 km
Intermediate
130.1 km
130.1 km — deeper than the regional average (80.2 km)
Regional average: 80.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South Bismarck Plate.
Near the boundary South Bismarck ↔ Woodlark · about 73 km away

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