A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 66 km east of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, on September 10, 2022, at a depth of 90 km. The earthquake's strength raised concerns, but initial reports indicated that the casualties and injuries were minimal, likely due to the remote location of the epicenter. The full extent of the damage remains unclear. In the hours leading up to the main event, several significant seismic activities were recorded, including a series of earthquakes in Timor Leste and northern Papua, as well as additional tremors off the northwest coast of Sumatera, Indonesia. Detailed seismograms were shared, illustrating the sequence of seismic events leading up to the 7.6 quake, highlighting the complexity of the seismic activity in the region.
