Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M6.4 earthquake 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea at Sep 20, 2026, 09:17 UTC, at a depth of 113 km. The epicentre was 82 km (51 mi) ENE of Goroka. 30 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 6.4 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 20, 2026, 09:17 UTC |
| Depth | 113.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.899, 146.107 |
| Felt reports | 30 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 28 km S of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 31 km SE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 5.4 | 60 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 109 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.