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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

USGS seismic network records M6.0 seismic event at depth of 20.842 km.

By USGS Global Seismic Network•Oct 13, 2026, 06:45 PM UTC•1 min read

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Primary Wire Report: USGS seismic network records M6.0 seismic event at depth of 20.842 km.
Desk & Verification: Normalized under Climate & Earth Systems desk via USGS Seismic Alert Network.
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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Seismic Alert Network at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:45:03 GMT. Location: 126 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea Epicenter Coordinates: Latitude -5.4832, Longitude 152.1364 Hypocenter Depth: 20.842 km Tsunami Flag: No tsunami warning indicated Status: REVIEWED The USGS monitors global seismic activity 24/7 to provide rapid automated alerts and reviewed scientific data for disaster response and public awareness.

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