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M4.7 Depth: 76.1 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 165 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

UTC time: 2026-06-19 19:00:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 165 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on June 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
76.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 19:00:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-5.43900, 153.28910
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76.1 km
Intermediate
76.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South Bismarck Plate.
Near the boundary North Bismarck ↔ South Bismarck · about 15 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Rabaul
    Distance: 180 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 688 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Tavui
    Distance: 190 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 200 m ·Last eruption: -4946 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Balbi
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'715 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bagana
    Distance: 225 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Billy Mitchell
    Distance: 226 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea

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