M5.50 Earthquake – 157 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
5 September 2026, 14:12 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.50 earthquake struck 157 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on 5 September 2026, 14:12 UTC, at a depth of 114.4 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.50 (mww)
- Location
- 157 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 5 September 2026, 14:12 UTC
- Coordinates
- -4.5469, 153.6766
- Depth
- 114.36 km
- Felt reports
- 1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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