First published Oct 22, 2026, 8:43:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 8:43:15 PM UTC

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M 5 earthquake - 153 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reports a magnitude 5 earthquake 153 km south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 10 km. The source gives coordinates of -5.728, 152.2646 and a USGS significance value of 385.

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Affected location: 153 km south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Magnitude 5
Depth 10 km

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