Earthquake report · M 4.8

M4.8 earthquake 87 km from Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 22, 2026, 05:40 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 22, 2026, 3:23 PM (GMT+10) 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 57 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -5.13°, 152.25° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth (km): 57
Local time: Oct 22, 2026, 3:23 PM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-22 05:23
Coordinates: -5.130, 152.247

Updates

M 4.8 - 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New GuineaOct 22, 2026, 05:40 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.