M 5.6 - 74 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded by USGS near 74 km ESE of Kokopo. On the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program scale, M5.6 is classified "Moderate". Among the 1,834 earthquake reports Areazine has published, this M5.6 event ranks stronger than 91% of them (rank #127 by magnitude).
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- Magnitude
- M 5.6
- USGS class
- Moderate
- Location
- 74 km ESE of Kokopo
- Archive rank
- #127 of 1,834
- Source
- USGS
- Published
- September 26, 2026
Out of 1,834 earthquake reports Areazine has logged, this one outranks 91% of them — 126 recorded a higher magnitude.
Record status: a snapshot from USGS, not a final record. Check USGS's own event page for aftershocks and any later revision to the magnitude shown here.
What Happened
A M 5.6 mww earthquake occurred 74 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, on September 25, 2026 at 12:48:17 UTC. The event was recorded at a depth of 57.78 km.
Location Details
The epicenter was located at latitude -4.6952, longitude 152.8383. This depth of 57.78 km classifies as intermediate (20-70 km).
Impact Assessment
The earthquake was felt by 1 person with a maximum reported intensity (CDI) of 2 and instrumental intensity (MMI) of 4.268. The alert level was green and no tsunami advisory was issued.
What You Should Know
This was a moderate earthquake that can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings. Residents should be prepared for possible aftershocks and follow standard earthquake safety procedures.
Source
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000txtc (USGS)
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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