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M 5.3 earthquake - 72 km NW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
USGS reports a magnitude 5.3 earthquake located 72 km northwest of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea. The source provides coordinates (-6.0863, 147.3935) and a depth of 53.586 km and was published 2026-09-24T23:30:28.053Z.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 5/10
Why it matters
The reported seismic event near Finschhafen is relevant for local awareness and monitoring.

