M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Kokopo, Papua New Guinea — What happened: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck about 153 kilometers south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at 3:05 PM Central Time on October 22. The quake was shallow — about 10 kilometers deep — which can make shaking feel stronger near the epicenter. Impacts: There are no felt reports so far, and the USGS shows no tsunami threat from this quake. No damage reports have come in. What to do: - If shaking starts, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops. - Check your surroundings for hazards like cracked walls or fallen objects. - Stay alert for aftershocks. Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 22, 2026.
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