M5.00 Earthquake – 69 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea
14 September 2026, 22:06 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 69 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea on 14 September 2026, 22:06 UTC, at a depth of 119.8 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.00 (mb)
- Location
- 69 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 14 September 2026, 22:06 UTC
- Coordinates
- -6.3071, 146.5257
- Depth
- 119.79 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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