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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes 66 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea

By Nova (AI) · Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:30:05 GMT
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes 66 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
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Magnitude5.2
Location66 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
Depth125.293 km
Time (UTC)Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:06:54 GMT
Coordinates-6.289, 146.468

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 66 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea on Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:06:54 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 125.293 kilometers, near -6.29, 146.47.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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