Earthquake report · M 6.0

M6.0 earthquake 128 km from Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 14, 2026, 20:50 UTC

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 14, 2026, 4:45 AM (GMT+10) 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 21 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -5.48°, 152.14° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 6.0
Depth (km): 21
Local time: Oct 14, 2026, 4:45 AM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-13 18:45
Coordinates: -5.483, 152.136

Updates

M 6.0 - 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New GuineaOct 14, 2026, 20:50 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 20, 2026, 09:47 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.