An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale hit East Sepik province in Papua New Guinea. The epicenter of the quake occurred 27 km north of Ambunti town, at a depth of 61.4 km, US Geological Survey reported. There have been no reports of casualties or material damage as a result of the quake so far. Papa New Guinea is located in the so-called Ring of Fire, a region that extends along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, which is characterized by high seismic and volcanic activity. In February 2018, a devastating earthquake hit the region, killing at least 100 people and causing landslides that buried dozens of villages. Source: Qatar News Agency
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