M4.6 earthquake — 67 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 67 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Oct 2, 2026 at 20:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 87 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 | 86.7 km |
| Coordinates | -4.565, 152.836 |
| Time | Oct 2, 20:26 UTC |
| Location | 67 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000tz8b |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.6 | 8 km | Sep 26, 14:08 UTC | 72 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.9 | 11 km | Sep 26, 21:49 UTC | 78 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.1 | 124 km | Sep 30, 08:15 UTC | 121 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.