First published Oct 13, 2026, 7:06:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 7:06:15 PM UTC

M 6 earthquake - 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

USGS reports a magnitude 6 earthquake 126 km south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates -5.4832, 152.1364 and a depth of 20.842 km. The source reports USGS significance 554 and no tsunami flag.

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day M 6 earthquake - 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New GuineaU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms

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