Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.5 earthquake 162 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 162 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Sep 5, 2026, 14:12 UTC, at a depth of 109 km. The epicentre was 162 km (101 mi) E of Kokopo. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.5 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 5, 2026, 14:12 UTC |
| Depth | 109.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.610, 153.707 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 75 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 67 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 87 km | |
| 4.9 | 74 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 5.6 | 72 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.2 | 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.6 | 143 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.2 | 136 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 46 km | |
| 4.2 | 136 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.