Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.6 earthquake 72 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 72 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Sep 26, 2026, 14:08 UTC, at a depth of 70 km. The epicentre was 73 km (45 mi) ESE of Kokopo. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.6 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 26, 2026, 14:08 UTC |
| Depth | 69.5 km |
| Coordinates | -4.629, 152.861 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| 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 | 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.9 | 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 5.1 | 129 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 75 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 126 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.6 | 67 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 87 km | |
| 4.9 | 74 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 68 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.