Stories from Lae · Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 81 km southeast of Lae, Papua New Guinea. The tremor had a depth of 68.854 km. Another earthquake of magnitude 5.0 was recorded near Boquerón, Puerto Rico. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located close to Lae. The tremor was felt in Lae and Port Moresby. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Hastings, Nebraska, effective until 9:30 PM CDT.

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 34 km east of Lae, Papua New Guinea. The earthquake had a depth of 66.9 km. The event took place on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 19:32 UTC.

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred 136 km north of Lae, Papua New Guinea. The earthquake had a depth of 207.173 km.

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred at a depth of 207 km, approximately 136 km north of Lae, Papua New Guinea. The earthquake's magnitude was 5.5 and its depth was 207.173 km. The earthquake was registered by the USGS. The tremor's epicenter and depth are being analyzed, and initial reports on potential damage are being gathered. The tremor had a depth of 10 km and struck at 01:14 UTC on May 15, 2026. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, approximately 119 km SSE of the city. The seismic event had a depth of 10 kilometers and was located 119 km SSE of Lorengau.