M5.4 intermediate-depth earthquake — 137 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

Date/Time (UTC): Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:23:26 GMT

Magnitude: 5.4 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 41 km (intermediate-depth)

Coordinates: -5.5231°N, 151.8702°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Intermediate-depth earthquakes (30–100km) are felt over a wider area but with less intensity at the surface compared to shallow events.

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