Powerful Earthquake Rattles Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck near the north coast of Papua New Guinea on Thursday. The German Research Centre for Geosciences reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, causing significant tremors in the region.

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6 shook the north coast of Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) has reported.

According to the GFZ, the earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), intensifying the impact of the tremors.

Authorities are currently assessing potential damage and any resulting aftershocks in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)