M5.40 Earthquake – 211 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

28 July 2026, 20:27 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 211 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on 28 July 2026, 20:27 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.40 (mww)
Location
211 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
28 July 2026, 20:27 UTC
Coordinates
-5.7602, 153.5437
Depth
10.00 km
Felt reports
1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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