Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 140 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 140 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Sep 24, 2026, 12:29 UTC, at a depth of 108 km. The epicentre was 141 km (88 mi) SW of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 24, 2026, 12:29 UTC |
| Depth | 107.8 km |
| Coordinates | -5.335, 151.475 |
| 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 | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.5 | 111 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.9 | 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 4.7 | 147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 6.0 | 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 5.1 | 123 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 37 km | |
| 5.3 | 129 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 30 km | |
| 4.7 | 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 51 km | |
| 4.6 | 125 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 5.0 | 115 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 51 km | |
| 4.2 | 78 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 224 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.