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4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea

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An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Papua New Guinea on Thursday.

The epicenter of the quake occurred 212 km from the city of Panguna, at a depth of 428.6 km, US Geological Survey reported.

There have been no reports of casualties or material damage as a result of the quake.

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. This region includes 90 percent of the active volcanoes in the world.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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