Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Sep 20, 2026, 09:12 UTC, at a depth of 53 km. The epicentre was 193 km (120 mi) ESE of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 20, 2026, 09:12 UTC |
| Depth | 53.2 km |
| Coordinates | -5.153, 153.808 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 141 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 135 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.