2024 East Sepik earthquake
| UTC time | 2024-03-23 20:22:04 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 637096014 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 24 March 2024 |
| Local time | 06:22 |
| Magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
| Depth | 41.5 km (26 mi) |
| Epicenter | 4°08′20″S 143°09′32″E / 4.139°S 143.159°E |
| Type | Oblique-slip |
| Areas affected | East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Casualties | 5 killed, 12 injured |
On 24 March 2024, a Mw 6.9 earthquake occurred in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea, killing five people.