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M 5.1 earthquake - 32 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
The USGS reported a magnitude 5.1 earthquake about 32 km south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at coordinates -4.6356, 152.2767 and a depth of 93.994 km.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 6/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Why it matters
This records a recent seismic event near Kokopo that is relevant for local situational awareness.

