M5.30 Earthquake – 72 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
24 September 2026, 23:30 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.30 earthquake struck 72 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on 24 September 2026, 23:30 UTC, at a depth of 53.6 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.30 (mww)
- Location
- 72 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 24 September 2026, 23:30 UTC
- Coordinates
- -6.0863, 147.3935
- Depth
- 53.59 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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