4.5
Earthquake Details: 111 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Oct 20, 2026, 14:20:49
- Depth
- 57.37 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 20, 2026, 04:25 PM UTC
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred on Oct 20, 2026 at 14:20:49. Epicenter: 111 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea. Reported depth: 57.37 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 21, 2026, 00:20:49 GMT+10
- UTC
- Oct 20, 2026, 14:20:49 UTC
57.37 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSM 4.5
us6000u3m7
- Depth:
- 57.37 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 20, 2026, 04:25 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth57.37 km
Significance312
Latitude-5.3459
Longitude152.1448
Event IDus6000u3m7
Magnitude4.5
Updated:Oct 20, 2026, 16:25:05 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 20, 2026, 16:25 UTC.
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