Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 53 km from Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 19, 2026, 23:14 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 8:42 AM (GMT+10) 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 76 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -4.81°, 152.20° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 76
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 8:42 AM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-19 22:42
Coordinates: -4.815, 152.197

Updates

M 4.9 - 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New GuineaOct 19, 2026, 23:14 UTC

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