4.9
Earthquake Details: 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Oct 6, 2026, 08:45:26
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred near 55 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Oct 6, 2026 at 08:45:26. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 20.64 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth20.64 km
Significance369
Latitude-4.4773
Longitude152.7519
Event IDus6000tzvn
Magnitude4.9
Updated:Oct 6, 2026, 09:12:47 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 6, 2026, 18:45:26 GMT+10
- UTC
- Oct 6, 2026, 08:45:26 UTC
20.64 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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