M4.6 earthquake — 121 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 121 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Oct 4, 2026 at 11:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 162 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 | 162.1 km |
| Coordinates | -5.044, 151.426 |
| Time | Oct 4, 11:09 UTC |
| Location | 121 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzic |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 77 km | Oct 18, 22:06 UTC | 147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.5 | 86 km | Oct 20, 14:20 UTC | 111 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.9 | 89 km | Oct 19, 22:42 UTC | 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.8 | 91 km | Oct 22, 05:23 UTC | 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.0 | 120 km | Oct 22, 20:05 UTC | 153 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 140 km | Oct 18, 22:31 UTC | 129 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.