Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Reuters

26 February, 2023, 08:55 am

Last modified: 26 February, 2023, 09:02 am

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Reuters

26 February, 2023, 08:55 am

Last modified: 26 February, 2023, 09:02 am

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An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck New Britain region in Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The quake was at a depth of 65 km (40.39 miles), USGS added.

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