Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.1 earthquake 129 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 129 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Oct 18, 2026, 22:31 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 130 km (81 mi) SSE of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 18, 2026, 22:31 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.457, 152.616 |
| 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 / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.5 | 111 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.9 | 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 4.7 | 147 km SSW 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.