Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.1 earthquake 180 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 180 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Aug 20, 2026, 18:25 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 181 km (112 mi) SE of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 20, 2026, 18:25 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.478, 153.436 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 129 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.6 | 143 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.5 | 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 141 km | |
| 4.4 | 101 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 136 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 46 km | |
| 4.2 | 136 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 161 km NW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 197 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.