Earthquake hits area near Lae, Papua New Guinea: 5.1 magnitude detected on July 4

Published Jul 4, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Lae on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 07:50 UTC (17:50 local time), with its epicenter roughly 135 km north of Lae and a depth of 183 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey