An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck Papua New Guinea on Monday.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located 129 km from Rabaul, at a depth of 192.1 km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
Papua New Guinea lies within the Ring of Fire, a vast area encircling the Pacific Ocean that is known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity. The region contains about 90% of the world’s active volcanoes and frequently experiences powerful earthquakes.
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