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M5.1 Earthquake
◍ 183 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea · · updated 8/20/2026, 6:51:00 PM
Severity score
58/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.1
Depth
35 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.1 recorded8/20/2026, 6:25:19 PM183 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/20/2026, 6:51:00 PM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.