6.4 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
51 minutes ago
UTC time:
Sunday, September 20, 2026 09:17 AM
Your time:
2026-09-20T09:17:35Z
Depth:
104.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type:
mww
USGS status:
Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public:
18 persons
2026-09-20 09:17:35
6.4 magnitude, 104.0 km depth
Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
6.4 magnitude earthquake
Today
2026-09-20 09:17:35
at 09:17
September 20, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -5.9020, 146.0920
0.0 km from Kainantu (0.0 miles)
Depth: 104.0 km
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