Disasters · Earthquake

M5.4 · Papua New Guinea

First tracked 28 July 2026 · Last updated 28 July 2026

M5.4

Magnitude

10 km

Depth

267,231

Population exposed

270 thousand in MMI>=III

Exposure detail

An M5.4 earthquake struck 211 km southeast of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 10 km. The USGS estimated population exposure of 267,231 in the region. One felt report was received and no tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed