M4.70 Earthquake – 147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

18 October 2026, 22:06 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.70 earthquake struck 147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on 18 October 2026, 22:06 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.70 (mb)
Location
147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
18 October 2026, 22:06 UTC
Coordinates
-5.6049, 151.8407
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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