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Magnitude 5.4 earthquake reported in eastern New Guinea region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake has been detected in the eastern New Guinea region of Papua New Guinea, according to initial monitoring data. The event was recorded by seismic instruments operating in the area. Reports of damage or casualties, if any, have not been confirmed.
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WherePapua New Guinea
-7.315, 147.163 ±400 km
First reported30 days ago
Published2026-09-24 23:47 UTC
Sources1
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Reports1Independent tellings1
1 independently corroborated telling.
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Global Event Monitor. Magnitude 5.4 earthquake reported in eastern New Guinea region. 2026-09-24T23:47:13.010Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:3471. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-24/m-5-4-eastern-new-guinea-reg-p-n-g-9d72dea3
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