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M5.1 Earthquake — 28 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea

2026-08-17 11:00 UTC · -6.38°, 149.36°

A magnitude 5.1 (moderate) earthquake struck 28 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea on 2026-08-17 11:00 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.

M5.1
Magnitude
35 km
Depth
674 t
TNT equivalent
~831 km
Felt radius (est.)
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Source: USGS event page. Energy and felt-radius figures are standard seismological estimates, not official assessments.

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