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Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes 68 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes 68 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
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Magnitude5.4
Location68 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
Depth116.019 km
Time (UTC)Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:45:53 GMT
Coordinates-5.771, 146.204
Felt reports4
PAGER alertGREEN

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 68 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea on Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:45:53 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 116.019 kilometers, near -5.77, 146.20.

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

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