M5.00 Earthquake – 89 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

11 August 2026, 20:31 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 89 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on 11 August 2026, 20:31 UTC, at a depth of 68.9 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mww)
Location
89 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
11 August 2026, 20:31 UTC
Coordinates
-4.7193, 152.9875
Depth
68.89 km
Felt reports
1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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