M4.9 earthquake — 78 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 78 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Sep 26, 2026 at 21:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 64 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 63.6 km |
| Coordinates | -4.636, 152.910 |
| Time | Sep 26, 21:49 UTC |
| Location | 78 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000txv7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 25 km | Oct 6, 08:45 UTC | 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.7 | 125 km | Oct 9, 20:20 UTC | 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.6 | 141 km | Oct 10, 15:10 UTC | 51 km NNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea |
| M4.8 | 198 km | Oct 5, 22:48 UTC | 146 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.