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5.8-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea coast

August 15, 2026 / 5:56 PM
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Sharjah 24 – Reuters: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near the north coast of Papua New Guinea on Saturday, German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.

August 15, 2026 / 5:56 PM

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