5.2

160 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

2026-04-04 16:23:07 UTC (8 hours ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.2 mww
Depth
103.4 km
Intermediate
Location
-4.5841°N
153.6932°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000smlm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
416
Stations Used
160
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
6.801°
RMS Residual
0.61 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-04 16:41:07 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.2 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Intermediate depth (103.4 km): Intermediate-depth earthquake.

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