Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hits Kimbe in Papua New Guinea

This is the second earthquake in three days to strike the remote New Britain region

Published - March 01, 2023 11:56 am IST

The earthquake was at a depth of 582.6 km (362 miles). Image for representational purpose only.

The earthquake was at a depth of 582.6 km (362 miles). Image for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Kimbe region of Papua New Guinea on March 1, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The earthquake was at a depth of 582.6 km (362 miles), the USGS said.

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