Update: Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude recorded close to Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Aug. 11

Published Aug 24, 2026

NAMATANAI DISTRICT, New Ireland Province — A 5.0 magnitude quake hit close to Kokopo on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 20:31 UTC (06:31 local time), a tremor struck the region at a depth of 71 km, with its epicenter about 79 km east-southeast of Kokopo.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey