NewsPapua New Guinea rocked by 6.9 quake, no tsunami warning
Papua New Guinea rocked by 6.9 quake, no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 struck the coasts of Papua New Guinea. The epicenter was located at a depth of 6 miles. The United States Geological Survey provided details about this event.
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 epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 6 miles.
- 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 Survey later 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 resulting from tectonic movements in this area.
