Popondetta:Port Moresby An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Papua New Guinea, with the epicenter located 21 km west of Popondetta city.

According to Qatar News Agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 124.2 km as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Papua New Guinea is part of the Ring of Fire, a region known for its high earthquake and volcanic activity, encompassing 90% of the world’s active volcanoes.