According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on September 24, 2026. It was recorded at 10:29 PM GMT+10 at a depth of 108 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mww · Moderate
Depth
108 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
12:29:59 PM
September 24, 2026
Local time
10:29 PM
September 24, 2026 · GMT+10
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 162 km | Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · 121 km SW | 33 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,718 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.8 earthquake on November 17, 2000.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
The earthquake occurred near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at 5.335° S, 151.475° E, at a depth of 108 km.
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.
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