M6.40 Earthquake – 49 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
20 September 2026, 09:17 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 6.40 earthquake struck 49 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea on 20 September 2026, 09:17 UTC, at a depth of 104.3 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 6.40 (mww)
- Location
- 49 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 20 September 2026, 09:17 UTC
- Coordinates
- -5.9021, 146.0922
- Depth
- 104.33 km
- Felt reports
- 21 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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