Earthquake report · M 5.2

M5.2 earthquake 21 km from Popondetta, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Nov 10, 2026, 21:19 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded on Nov 11, 2026, 3:36 AM (GMT+10) 21 km WNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 124 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -8.72°, 148.04° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.2
Depth (km): 124
Local time: Nov 11, 2026, 3:36 AM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-11-10 17:36
Coordinates: -8.721, 148.043

Updates

M 5.2 - 21 km WNW of Popondetta, Papua New GuineaNov 10, 2026, 21:19 UTC
M 5.2 - 21 km WNW of Popondetta, Papua New GuineaNov 10, 2026, 18:19 UTC
M 5.2 - 21 km WNW of Popondetta, Papua New GuineaNov 10, 2026, 17:53 UTC

Nearby cities

Popondetta · 21 km
Port Moresby · 129 km
Bulolo · 229 km
Lae · 250 km

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Saved source report · captured Nov 10, 2026, 21:20 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.