Strong earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken a remote northern part of Papua New Guinea.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 has struck a remote part of northern Papua New Guinea, the German Research Centre for Geosciences says.
The quake on Sunday was at a depth of 65km. The quake was initially reported as being at a shallower 10km.
The US Geological Survey said the epicentre was about 30km east-northeast of the small settlement of Ambunti in East Sepik province.
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