M5.30 Earthquake – 217 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

30 July 2026, 02:46 UTC · 3 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.30 earthquake struck 217 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on 30 July 2026, 02:46 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.30 (mb)
Location
217 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
30 July 2026, 02:46 UTC
Coordinates
-5.8112, 153.5797
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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