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M5.5 Earthquake
◍ 157 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · · updated 9/5/2026, 7:11:38 PM
Severity score
65/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.5
Depth
114 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.5 recorded9/5/2026, 2:12:07 PM157 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 9/5/2026, 7:11:38 PM
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