M4.6 earthquake — 120 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 120 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Jul 27, 2026 at 11:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 115 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 114.6 km |
| Coordinates | -4.485, 153.341 |
| Time | Jul 27, 11:59 UTC |
| Location | 120 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000t3ng |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 44 km | Jul 28, 23:51 UTC | 76 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.4 | 144 km | Jul 28, 20:27 UTC | 211 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 234 km | Jul 27, 14:33 UTC | 147 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.