Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 136 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 136 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Sep 7, 2026, 16:50 UTC, at a depth of 46 km. The epicentre was 137 km (85 mi) ESE of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 7, 2026, 16:50 UTC |
| Depth | 45.6 km |
| Coordinates | -4.989, 153.319 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 129 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 75 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.6 | 67 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 87 km | |
| 4.9 | 74 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 5.6 | 72 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.2 | 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.6 | 143 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.4 | 101 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 136 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.