Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Oct 19, 2026, 22:42 UTC, at a depth of 76 km. The epicentre was 53 km (33 mi) S of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 19, 2026, 22:42 UTC |
| Depth | 76.1 km |
| Coordinates | -4.815, 152.197 |
| 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 | 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.5 | 111 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 57 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.