M5.6 earthquake — 74 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A moderate magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred 74 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Sep 26, 2026 at 14:08 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 58 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 | M5.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 57.8 km |
| Coordinates | -4.695, 152.838 |
| Time | Sep 26, 14:08 UTC |
| Location | 74 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us6000txtc |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 63 km | Sep 24, 18:00 UTC | 32 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| M5.2 | 165 km | Sep 24, 12:29 UTC | 139 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.