Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes near Papua New Guinea
- Earthquake occurred at depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), says US Geological Survey
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- Earthquake occurred at depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), says US Geological Survey
By Diyar Guldogan
WASHINGTON (AA) - A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northeast of Kiunga in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), USGS data showed.
The epicenter was located approximately 82 kilometers (51 miles) northeast of Kiunga.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the earthquake.
Diyar Güldoğan