⊕earthquakeactive
M5.2 Earthquake — 139 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
M5.2 MODERATE
5.3396°S, 151.4915°E
Started 2h agoUSGS data as of
Event Details
Typeearthquake
SeverityM5.2 MODERATE
Statusactive
Location5.3396°S, 151.4915°E
Started2026-09-24T12:29:58.824+00:00
Last Updated2026-09-24T15:00:49.509+00:00
Sourceusgs
Source URLearthquake.usgs.gov
Confidence1.00
Impact Zones
Catastrophic Impact Zone
Severe structural damage expected. Immediate danger to life.
Severe Impact Zone
Significant structural damage possible. Exercise extreme caution.
Moderate Impact Zone
Light to moderate damage. Check structures for damage.
Affected Zone
Shaking felt. Minor damage possible in vulnerable structures.
Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.
Impact Analysis
No population, structures or critical facilities were estimated inside this event's impact zones.
Historical Comparison
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Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.