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Papua New Guinea Hit by 6.5 Magnitude Quake
13 Jul
Summary
- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred near Lorengau, Papua New Guinea.
- The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 47.8 km.
- The earthquake struck on Monday, July 13, 2026.
On Monday, July 13, 2026, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted the Lorengau region in Papua New Guinea. The United States Geological Survey reported the seismic event, indicating its occurrence at a depth of approximately 47.8 kilometers (29.7 miles).
This powerful tremor underscores the dynamic geological setting of Papua New Guinea, an area known for frequent seismic activity. The depth of the earthquake suggests it originated deep within the Earth's crust.
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