Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea’s New Britain region

A 5.9 magnitude quake hit Papua New Guinea’s New Britain region on Friday at a depth of 58 km, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the New Britain region in Papua New Guinea on Friday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

The quake was at a depth of 58 km. (REUTERS)

The quake was at a depth of 58 km (36.04 miles), EMSC said.