Earthquake Shakes Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The quake occurred at a depth of 90 km.

Earthquake Shakes Papua New Guinea
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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, shaking the region with significant force.

The German Research Centre for Geosciences reported that the earthquake's epicenter was detectable at a depth of 90 kilometers beneath the earth's surface.

This seismic event adds to the list of geophysical activities in the Pacific region, known for its unstable tectonic plates.

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