Update: Earthquake measuring 5.2 jolts area near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on Dec. 23

Published Jan 20, 2026

Tuesday evening, a 5.2 magnitude quake was detected close to Finschhafen, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit at 09:54 UTC (19:54 local time), with its epicenter situated about 119 km north-northwest of Finschhafen and a depth of 208 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey