M5.40 Earthquake – 68 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
20 September 2026, 12:45 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 68 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea on 20 September 2026, 12:45 UTC, at a depth of 116 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.40 (mww)
- Location
- 68 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 20 September 2026, 12:45 UTC
- Coordinates
- -5.7711, 146.2041
- Depth
- 116.02 km
- Felt reports
- 6 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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