Powerful Earthquake Jolts Papua New Guinea

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 106 km (66 miles), shaking the region and raising concerns about potential impacts and aftershocks.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 22-12-2025 16:15 IST | Created: 22-12-2025 16:15 IST
Powerful Earthquake Jolts Papua New Guinea
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A powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 in magnitude jolted the Papua New Guinea region on Monday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences.

The seismic event struck with a significant depth of 106 kilometers, raising alarms and concerns in the area.

Authorities are assessing the potential impacts and any likely aftershocks following the quake.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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