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M4.9 Earthquake
◍ 170 km NE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea · · updated 8/20/2026, 2:14:06 PM
Severity score
54/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
4.9
Depth
10 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M4.9 recorded8/20/2026, 1:55:00 PM170 km NE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/20/2026, 2:14:06 PM
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