M4.9 earthquake

55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 4.9 (light) earthquake struck 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on October 6, 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC, at a depth of 21 km.

Magnitude

4.9 mb

Depth

21 km

When

October 6, 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC

Coordinates

-4.477°, 152.752°

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.