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4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea

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An earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Papua New Guinea on Tuesday.

The earthquake occurred 106 km from Finschhafen town at a depth of 10 km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

No casualties or material damage were reported due to the earthquake.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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