| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 104.3 km |
| Coordinates | -5.902, 146.092 |
| UTC time | 2026-09-20 09:17:35.624 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 20, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 09:17 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 135.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.092 and latitude -5.902.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2026-09-20
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