According to USGS, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near Kainantu, Papua New Guinea on September 20, 2026. It was recorded at 07:17 PM GMT+10 at a depth of 113 km.
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Magnitude
M6.4
mww · Strong
Depth
113 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
09:17:36 AM
September 20, 2026
Local time
07:17 PM
September 20, 2026 · GMT+10
The epicenter was about 83 km from Madang.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.4.
Because this earthquake is more than 30 days old, only significant earthquakes from our archive are counted.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 109 km | Kainantu, Papua New Guinea · 60 km NE | 15 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 693 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.6 earthquake on September 10, 2022.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
The earthquake occurred near Kainantu, Papua New Guinea at 5.899° S, 146.107° E, at a depth of 113 km. The nearest town was Madang, about 83 km away.
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 6.4 (strong). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.4.
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