Earthquake of Magnitude 5.1 on Richter Scale Shakes Papua New Guinea, No Casualty Reported
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck 70 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
Port Moresby, August 1: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck 70 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake occurred at 04:37:13 (UTC+05:30) and its depth was registered at 111.6 km. What is an Earthquake? Why Is It Called As Seismic Activity? Know What Causes the Earth’s Ground to Shake.
According to the USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was found at 5.484°S latitude and 150.769°E longitude respectively. Earthquake in Arunachal Pradesh: Moderate Intensity Quake Measuring 4 on Richter Scale Hits Siang and Adjoining Areas, No Damage Reported.
No reports of casualties and material damage have surfaced yet. Further details awaited.
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