Strong earthquake · October 13, 2026
M 6.0 Earthquake, 128 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 6.0 (mww) earthquake struck 128 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on October 13, 2026 at 18:45 UTC, at a depth of about 22 km (14 mi), according to the USGS. 1 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:18 PM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 6.0 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| Local time at epicenter | Oct 14, 2026, 4:45 AM GMT+10 |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Oct 13, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT |
| Location | 128 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea |
| Coordinates | 5.497° S, 152.150° E |
| Depth | 21.8 km (13.5 mi), shallow |
| Felt reports | 1 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 3.4 |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 5.6 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us6000u24c |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000u24c. Last updated by the USGS Oct 26, 2026, 20:18:53 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 5.0 | 153 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 4 days ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.8 | 86 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 5 days ago | 57.3 km |
| M 4.5 | 111 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 6 days ago | 57.4 km |
| M 4.9 | 52 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 7 days ago | 76.1 km |
| M 5.1 | 129 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 8 days ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.7 | 147 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 8 days ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.9 | 121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 13 days ago | 35.0 km |
| M 4.7 | 128 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 13 days ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 75 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 13 days ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 126 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 13 days ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 129 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 13 days ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.1 | 123 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 13 days ago | 37.0 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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