Kokopo, Papua New Guinea — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time.

What happened:

The quake hit about 119 kilometers southwest of Kokopo, in the East New Britain region of Papua New Guinea. It struck deep underground, at a depth of about 121 kilometers, or roughly 75 miles. The U.S. Geological Survey reviewed the event and confirmed the magnitude at 4.7.

Impacts:

Because the earthquake was deep and offshore, shaking at the surface was limited. No damage reports have come in, and no tsunami was generated. The USGS has not issued a tsunami alert for this event, and no felt reports were recorded.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay clear of windows and heavy objects that could fall.

After the shaking ends, check for hazards like broken glass, gas leaks, or damaged walls before moving around.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours and days ahead.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 8, 2026.