6.9 magnitude earthquake destroys 1,000 homes in Papua New Guinea
Monday, 25 March 2024 A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Papua New Guinea on Sunday, leading to the destruction of over 1,000 homes, according to officials. Efforts are underway to provide assistance in the flood-affected northern area. Papua New Guinea frequently experiences earthquakes due to its location on the seismic "Ring of Fire," a zone of heightened tectonic activity spanning Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.
At least five people were killed and an estimated 1,000 homes destroyed when a magnitude 6.9 earthquake rocked flood-stricken northern Papua New Guinea, officials said Monday as disaster crews poured into the region. "So far, around 1,000 homes have been lost," said East Sepik Governor Allan Bird,...
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An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck a remote part of northern Papua New Guinea in early hours of Sunday (local time), the United States Geological Survey... IndiaTimes
Monday, 25 March 2024
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