Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 172 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 172 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Aug 4, 2026, 13:49 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 174 km (108 mi) SSE of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 4, 2026, 13:49 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.669, 153.095 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 153 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 129 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 128 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 126 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 129 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.6 | 143 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.4 | 101 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 136 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 80 km / 49 mi | depth 46 km | |
| 4.2 | 136 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 5.1 | 180 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.8 | 200 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.