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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.

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