An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck Northern Papua New Guinea on Monday.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the epicenter of the earthquake occurred 80 km from the city of Finschhafen, at a depth of 119.5 km.
There were no reports of damage or injuries.
Papua New Guinea is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area extending along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, characterized by high activity of earthquakes and volcanoes. This region includes 90% of the world's active volcanoes. In February 2018, it witnessed a devastating earthquake that killed at least 100 people and caused landslides that buried dozens of villages. (QNA)
