M4.7 earthquake — 147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Oct 18, 2026 at 22:06 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.605, 151.841 |
| Time | Oct 18, 22:06 UTC |
| Location | 147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000u38b |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 34 km | Oct 13, 14:36 UTC | 129 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 34 km | Oct 13, 16:28 UTC | 123 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M6.0 | 35 km | Oct 13, 18:45 UTC | 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.9 | 50 km | Oct 14, 06:27 UTC | 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.7 | 62 km | Oct 14, 02:59 UTC | 128 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 87 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.