Disasters · Earthquake

M5.0 · Papua New Guinea

First tracked 11 August 2026 · Last updated 12 August 2026

M5.0

Magnitude

69 km

Depth

6,379

Population exposed

6 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M5 earthquake struck 89 km east-southeast of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 69 km. The USGS PAGER alert was orange. Approximately 6,379 people were estimated to be exposed to the shaking, with one felt report received.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed