Earthquake report · M 5.1

M5.1 earthquake 124 km from Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 14, 2026, 17:00 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded on Oct 14, 2026, 2:28 AM (GMT+10) 123 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 37 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -5.45°, 152.10° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.1
Depth (km): 37
Local time: Oct 14, 2026, 2:28 AM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-13 16:28
Coordinates: -5.445, 152.102

Updates

M 5.1 - 123 km S of Kokopo, Papua New GuineaOct 14, 2026, 17:00 UTC

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