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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.

