Update: Aug. 11 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake registered near Kerema, Papua New Guinea

Published Aug 24, 2026

KIKORI DISTRICT, Gulf Province — A 5.0 magnitude quake shook near Kerema on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor rattled the area at 17:06 UTC (03:06 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter roughly 103 km west-northwest of Kerema.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey