M4.70 Earthquake – 161 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

17 July 2026, 16:22 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.70 earthquake struck 161 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on 17 July 2026, 16:22 UTC, at a depth of 118.7 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.70 (mb)
Location
161 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
17 July 2026, 16:22 UTC
Coordinates
-4.8148, 153.6477
Depth
118.74 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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