Earthquake hits area near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea: 5.3 magnitude reported on Sept. 24

Published Sep 25, 2026

TAWAE-SIASSI 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 72 km northwest of Finschhafen and occurred at a depth of 54 km.

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey