M4.6 earthquake — 133 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 133 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Nov 7, 2026 at 09:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.436, 152.789 |
| Time | Nov 7, 09:22 UTC |
| Location | 133 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000ty2h |
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 | 149 km | Nov 8, 22:30 UTC | 119 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 239 km | Nov 11, 17:38 UTC | 81 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.