Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 122 km from Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 14, 2026, 07:53 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 14, 2026, 4:27 PM (GMT+10) 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 35 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -5.44°, 152.26° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 35
Local time: Oct 14, 2026, 4:27 PM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-14 06:27
Coordinates: -5.443, 152.262

Updates

M 4.9 - 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New GuineaOct 14, 2026, 07:53 UTC

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