M4.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Kokopo, Papua New Guinea —
**What happened:** A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 147 kilometers south-southwest of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The quake hit at 5:06 PM Central Time on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
**Impacts:** Light shaking may have been felt near the epicenter. No damage reports or tsunami advisories have been issued at this time.
**What to do:**
- Drop, cover, and hold on if you feel shaking.
- Check your surroundings for hazards such as fallen objects or damaged structures.
- Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow in the hours and days ahead.
*Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 18, 2026.*
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