An earthquake measuring 5.8 magnitude struck southeast of Rabaul in the Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
It was initially reported as magnitude of 5.9.
The quake struck at a depth of 57 km, 182 km southeast of Rabaul.
There was no immediate tsunami warning, or reports of damage or casualties from the quake.
Source: QNA
GMT 20:10 2017 Saturday ,14 October
5.4 magnitude earthquake strikes southern MexicoGMT 03:59 2017 Thursday ,12 October
3 days after Ecuador quake, hopes for survivors dwindleGMT 07:03 2017 Monday ,25 September
Nearly a week on, hopes fade in Mexico City quake rescue operationsGMT 21:22 2017 Saturday ,19 August
Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude strikes west of Tonga: USGSGMT 17:42 2017 Friday ,21 July
Indonesia safe from Japan earthquake tsunami impactMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor