A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred 51 kilometers deep and was located 123.

Also on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said a magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea, striking off the country's eastern coast. The USGS said the quake was 51 kilometres (31.6 miles) deep and located 123.2 kilometres from the closest town of Kokopo.

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A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Indonesia's Papua province on Friday, but there have been no reports of casualties or significant damage. The earthquake’s epicentre was located at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles), and authorities have confirmed that there is no risk of a tsunami.

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A magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, striking off the country's eastern coast. The USGS said the quake was 51 kilometres

A strong earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Friday, the US Geological Survey reported.