5.6
Earthquake Details: 46 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea
Jan 26, 2026, 17:06:23
- Depth
- 19 km
- Felt reports
- 3
Source: USGSUpdated: Apr 21, 2026, 04:27 PM UTC
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred on Jan 26, 2026 at 17:06:23. Epicenter: 46 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea. Reported depth: 19 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Jan 27, 2026, 03:06:23 GMT+10
- UTC
- Jan 26, 2026, 17:06:23 UTC
19 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSmww 5.6
us6000s4jy
- Depth:
- 19 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Apr 21, 2026, 04:27 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth19 km
Significance484
Latitude-6.5616
Longitude143.5656
Event IDus6000s4jy
Magnitude5.6
Updated:Apr 21, 2026, 16:27:50 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Apr 21, 2026, 16:27 UTC.
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