Update: Seismic activity on Jan. 3 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake close to Kokopo, Papua New Guinea recorded

Published Jan 31, 2026

Saturday morning, a 5.0 magnitude quake was reported near Kokopo, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor rattled the area at 22:25 UTC (08:25 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated approximately 214 km south of Kokopo and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the quake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey