5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea

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  • 14 October, 2026
  • 08:48
5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake has been recorded off the coast of New Britain Island in Papua New Guinea, Report informs, citing the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The earthquake's epicenter was located 121 kilometers south of Kokopo, a city with a population of around 26,200.

The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

No casualties or damage have been reported, and no tsunami warning has been issued.

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