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7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea
5 Apr 2025 08:32

PORT MORESBY (AGENCIES)

A strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.2 on Richter Scale has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The tremor was felt early on Saturday morning, around 6:04am local time, about 175 kilometres southeast of Kimbe, in the West New Britain Province.

Source: Agencies
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