NewsEarthquake rocks Papua New Guinea: Magnitude updated to 6.9

Earthquake rocks Papua New Guinea: Magnitude updated to 6.9

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 struck off the coasts of Papua New Guinea. The epicentre was located at a depth of about 9.7 kilometres. The United States Geological Survey provided details about this event.

Strong earthquake off the coast of Papua New Guinea
Strong earthquake off the coast of Papua New Guinea
Images source: © us geological survey
Sara Bounaoui

What do you need to know?

  • An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 occurred at 06:05 AM local time off the coast of Papua New Guinea. This information was provided by the United States Geological Survey.
  • The epicentre of the earthquake was located at a depth of about 9.7 kilometres.
  • Papua New Guinea lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.

What are the details of the earthquake?

Initially, it was reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 7.2. However, the United States geological services updated this data, finally stating a value of 6.9.

The earthquake was recorded at 06:05 AM local time.

Papua New Guinea is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is known for its high seismic and volcanic activity. This region regularly experiences earthquakes, which are a result of tectonic movements in this area.

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