On September 20, 2026, at 09:17 UTC, an earthquake with magnitude 6.4 occurred in Papua New Guinea. The epicenter was located approximately 50 km north-northeast of the city of Kainantu, with coordinates at 5.899° south latitude and 146.107° east longitude. The earthquake occurred at a significant depth of approximately 113 km, which typically reduces the intensity of ground shaking at the surface compared to shallower seismic events. According to the PAGER (Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response) system of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the potential damage level was classified as "green," indicating a low probability of significant destruction and casualties. The ShakeMap showed a maximum estimated shaking intensity of V on the Mercalli scale, corresponding to moderate shaking that is felt by most people indoors. However, according to the "Did You Feel It?" (DYFI) service, based on eyewitness reports, the maximum recorded intensity reached VI on the scale, based on 30 reports received from local residents. Papua New Guinea is located in a zone of high seismic activity, at the junction of several tectonic plates, making earthquakes in this region of the Pacific Ring of Fire a frequent occurrence. At present, no reports of casualties or significant damage have been received.