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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.

Published on: Aug 7, 2025, 22:36:55 IST
Reuters
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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. (REUTERS)

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

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