M6.00 Earthquake – 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
13 October 2026, 18:45 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 6.00 earthquake struck 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on 13 October 2026, 18:45 UTC, at a depth of 20.8 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 6.00 (mww)
- Location
- 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 13 October 2026, 18:45 UTC
- Coordinates
- -5.4832, 152.1364
- Depth
- 20.84 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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