Earthquake Information

September 10, 2022 (23:46:57 UTC)

Quake Location

Magnitude 7.6 Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred 67 km (41.6 miles) E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 61.4 km (38 miles). There are no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.

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