M4.5 earthquake — 203 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 203 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Oct 1, 2026 at 10:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 48 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 47.8 km |
| Coordinates | -5.910, 153.240 |
| Time | Oct 1, 10:28 UTC |
| Location | 203 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0zb |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 110 km | Oct 22, 20:05 UTC | 153 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.