7.0-magnitude quake hits western Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea sits on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', making it susceptible to frequent earthquakes. – AFP pic, April 3, 2023.
A POWERFUL 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook northwestern Papua New Guinea before dawn today, according to the US Geological Survey. The temblor struck 97km from the coastal town of Wewak at a depth of 62km, and occurred shortly after 4am local time, the USGS reported. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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