According to USGS, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on September 27, 2026. It was recorded at 12:08 AM GMT+10 at a depth of 70 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,760 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.9 earthquake on December 17, 2016.
M7.9Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · 140 km E · 95 kmUSGS
M7.8Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · 135 km SE · 30 kmUSGS
M7.6Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · 135 km E · 90 kmUSGS
M7.6Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · 48 km NE · 10 kmUSGS
M7.5Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · 53 km SE · 41 kmUSGS
M7.1Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · 51 km SSE · 74 kmUSGS
M7.0Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · 110 km ESE · 114 kmUSGS
M6.8Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · 154 km ESE · 40 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 27, 2026 earthquake near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea?
The earthquake occurred near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at 4.629° S, 152.861° E, at a depth of 70 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.6 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea?
Since this earthquake, 4 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.9.