Update: Earthquake measuring 5.3 shakes area near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on Sept. 24

Published Oct 12, 2026

KABWUM DISTRICT, Morobe Province — A 5.3 magnitude quake struck close to Finschhafen on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor jolted the region at 23:30 UTC (09:30 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 69 km northwest of Finschhafen and occurred at a depth of 69 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the quake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey