Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Oct 6, 2026, 08:45 UTC, at a depth of 21 km. The epicentre was 56 km (35 mi) ESE of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 6, 2026, 08:45 UTC |
| Depth | 20.6 km |
| Coordinates | -4.477, 152.752 |
| 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 | 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.9 | 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 4.6 | 75 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.