Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 143 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 143 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Sep 12, 2026, 12:46 UTC, at a depth of 41 km. The epicentre was 144 km (89 mi) SE of Kokopo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 12, 2026, 12:46 UTC |
| Depth | 41.2 km |
| Coordinates | -5.114, 153.311 |
| 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 | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 75 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 126 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.6 | 67 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 87 km | |
| 4.9 | 74 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 5.6 | 72 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.2 | 192 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 53 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.