Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

The Nation  |  Apr 03, 2023

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck New Guinea, Papua New Guinea region early Monday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

The US agency said the quake struck about 62 kilometers below the surface at around 3.04 a.m. local time (1704 GMT).

No tsunami alert was issued following the quake and authorities have not yet reported any damage or casualties.

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