M6.40 Earthquake – 191 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea

13 July 2026, 08:53 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 6.40 earthquake struck 191 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on 13 July 2026, 08:53 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.

Magnitude
6.40 (mww)
Location
191 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
13 July 2026, 08:53 UTC
Coordinates
-3.2207, 148.5218
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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