Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 200 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 200 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Aug 18, 2026, 06:58 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 201 km (125 mi) SE of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 18, 2026, 06:58 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.540, 153.629 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 141 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 81 km / 51 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 4.2 | 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.3 | 126 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 394 km | |
| 4.6 | 143 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.5 | 159 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 141 km | |
| 4.2 | 136 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 46 km | |
| 4.2 | 136 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 161 km NW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 5.1 | 180 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.