Papua New Guinea Rattled by 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Papua New Guinea region on Saturday, as reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), according to GFZ.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-02-2026 12:01 IST | Created: 21-02-2026 12:01 IST
Papua New Guinea Rattled by 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake
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On Saturday, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook the region of Papua New Guinea, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ).

The quake's epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), GFZ revealed.

The seismic event has raised concerns about the potential impact on local communities and infrastructure.

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