Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes near Kainantu (Papua New Guinea)
The quake was recorded at a depth of 104 km, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake was recorded on September 20, 2026 at 06:17 AM (Brasília time) near Kainantu (Papua New Guinea), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of roughly 104 km.
What this magnitude means
Earthquakes between magnitude 6 and 7 are considered strong and are usually felt hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter.
What to expect in the coming days
After a main shock, aftershocks — smaller quakes in the same region — are expected over the following days and weeks, with frequency decreasing over time, a well-established pattern in seismology.
With data from the USGS (United States Geological Survey).
Source: USGS
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