A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 87.9 kilometres, according to the USGS.
Papua New Guinea lies within the Ring of Fire, a vast area encircling the Pacific Ocean known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity. The region contains about 90 percent of the world's active volcanoes and frequently experiences powerful earthquakes.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 87.9 kilometres, according to the USGS.
Papua New Guinea lies within the Ring of Fire, a vast area encircling the Pacific Ocean known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity. The region contains about 90 percent of the world's active volcanoes and frequently experiences powerful earthquakes.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 87.9 kilometres, according to the USGS.
Papua New Guinea lies within the Ring of Fire, a vast area encircling the Pacific Ocean known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity. The region contains about 90 percent of the world's active volcanoes and frequently experiences powerful earthquakes.
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