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flag A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Bismarck Sea near Papua New Guinea on Feb. 21, 2026, causing weak shaking but no damage or injuries.

flag A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Bismarck Sea near Madang, Papua New Guinea, on February 21, 2026, at 4:18 pm local time, with a depth of 72 km. flag Initial reports varied, with magnitudes ranging from 5.9 to 6.1, later revised to 5.7. flag The USGS estimated over 3.6 million people felt the quake, mostly experiencing weak to light shaking, with no significant damage or injuries reported. flag The deep focus reduced surface impact despite the strength. flag The region lies in a seismically active zone, and no tsunami warnings were issued.

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