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Papua New Guinea: Earthquake, September 2022
 Situation overview

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck at 9:46 a.m. local time (UTC+10) about 67 km (41 miles) east of Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, and 80 km (50 miles) north-west of Lae, Morobe, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred at the shallow depth of 61 km (38 miles) and was felt around the country, including the national capital Port Moresby, where moderate to severe shaking was felt for over a minute.


OCHA is in touch with PNG DMC and RCO.

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