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M 6.4 earthquake - 49 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea

USGS reports a magnitude 6.4 earthquake 49 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea. Coordinates given: -5.9021, 146.0922. Depth reported as 104.329 km. The source does not provide timing, impact, or casualty details.

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
2/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
7/10

Why it matters

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake was reported near Kainantu, Papua New Guinea. The supplied source gives location, magnitude, and depth but does not include any information on impacts, damage, or casualties.

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