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M5.2 Depth: 72.2 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Zakupep, Morobe (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 19:21:36 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Zakupep on Feb 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Zakupep, Morobe (Papua New Guinea) · 2026-02-03 19:21:36 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 19:21 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Zakupep, Morobe (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Papua New Guinea: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.2 km
Intermediate
72.2 km
72.2 km — close to the regional average (83.7 km)
Regional average: 83.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Lae83.9 kmSW76'255
Port Moresby365.5 kmS283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Umboi
    Distance: 79 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sakar
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Long Island
    Distance: 112 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Langila
    Distance: 122 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hankow Reef
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -5 m ·Papua New Guinea

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours4
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M5.22026-02-03 19:21:37 UTC3.4 kmTawae-Siassi District M4.62026-02-03 21:24:30 UTC111.4 kmGangulut M4.82026-02-03 21:24:31 UTC104.9 kmGorgiok M4.62026-02-05 07:21:24 UTC112.4 kmMatafun M4.92026-02-08 15:16:24 UTC85.0 kmWest New Britain M4.92026-02-16 07:36:34 UTC64.1 kmTawae-Siassi District M4.92026-02-16 07:36:35 UTC52.1 kmIpang M4.62026-02-21 05:03:45 UTC102.2 kmKabwum District

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#20
Earlier events M≥4112
Earlier events M≥545
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.72025-10-07 11:05:19 UTC101.2 kmEASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. M6.72025-10-07 11:05:17 UTC103.2 kmGabensis M6.72025-10-07 11:05:17 UTC99.6 kmEastern New Guinea region M6.72025-10-07 11:05:15 UTC87.9 kmPapua New Guinea [Land] M6.62025-10-07 11:05:18 UTC107.8 km26 km WSW of Lae, Papua New Guinea

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