The US Geological Survey says two earthquakes estimated at magnitude 6.7 hit Papua New Guinea around 8:34 and 8:40 UTC on Saturday.
The epicenter of the first quake was in Papua New Guinea at a depth of 53 kilometers, and that of the second was on the coast at a depth of 74 kilometers.
The epicenter of the first quake was in Papua New Guinea at a depth of 53 kilometers, and that of the second was on the coast at a depth of 74 kilometers.
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Summary
Two earthquakes estimated at magnitude 6.7 hit Papua New Guinea on Saturday, at approximately 8:34 and 8:40 UTC. The first quake's epicenter was located inland at a depth of 53 kilometers, while the second occurred off the coast at a depth of 74 kilometers.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231007_20/
Date: Oct. 7, 2023
Created: 2023/10/08 08:32
Updated: 2025/12/08 22:49
Last Read: 2023/10/08 08:33