6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Kainantu, Papua New Guinea

An earthquake struck north-northeast of Kainantu on September 20, 2026, with moderate impact estimates.

An earthquake measuring 6.4 in magnitude occurred near Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, on September 20, 2026, at 09:17 a.m. UTC. The epicenter was located 49 kilometers north-northeast of Kainantu, with coordinates 5.902° South, 146.092° East. The earthquake struck at a depth of 104.33 kilometers, or about 65 miles. According to PAGER, the estimated impact level is categorized as green, indicating a low likelihood of damage. ShakeMap estimates the maximum intensity as level five, considered moderate. This intensity level was also reported by the DYFI system, based on seven reports from the area.