Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Oct 18, 2026, 22:06 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 148 km (92 mi) SSW of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 18, 2026, 22:06 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.605, 151.841 |
| 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 | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.5 | 111 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 44 km / 28 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.9 | 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 5.1 | 129 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.