5.0Moderate
M 5.0 - 164 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
164 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
March 25, 2026 at 7:59 PM UTC
Seismic Data
Magnitude
M5.0
Moderate
Depth
10.0 km
below surface
Coordinates
5.8203ยฐS, 152.0742ยฐE
epicenter
About This Earthquake
This was a moderate earthquake registering M5.0 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 164 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 10.0 km below the surface.
The earthquake occurred on March 25, 2026 at 7:59 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s7in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong was the 164 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea earthquake?
This was a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause minor to moderate damage.
Where was the 164 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea earthquake felt?
The earthquake occurred at 164 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 10.0 km.