M4.7 earthquake — 161 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 161 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Jul 17, 2026 at 16:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 119 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 | 118.7 km |
| Coordinates | -4.815, 153.648 |
| Time | Jul 17, 16:22 UTC |
| Location | 161 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1ej |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 50 km | Jul 27, 11:59 UTC | 120 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.8 | 90 km | Jul 28, 23:51 UTC | 76 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.4 | 106 km | Jul 28, 20:27 UTC | 211 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 252 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.