M4.7 earthquake — 119 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 119 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Nov 8, 2026 at 22:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 121 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 120.8 km |
| Coordinates | -5.094, 151.488 |
| Time | Nov 8, 22:30 UTC |
| Location | 119 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000twzn |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 73 km | Nov 4, 12:14 UTC | 127 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.9 | 292 km | Nov 2, 05:19 UTC | 175 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.