M5.00 Earthquake – 69 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea

14 September 2026, 22:06 UTC · 7 hours 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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