M6.4 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, 49 km NNE of Kainantu

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred at 09:17 UTC on 2026-09-20, 49 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 104 km. USGS PAGER indicates GREEN alert, suggesting low likelihood of casualties or damage. The event is part of ongoing seismic activity in the region; no immediate reports of impact are available.