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Deep 6.6-Magnitude Quake Jolts Papua New Guinea, Rattles Remote Region

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit northeast of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, early Wednesday at a depth of 53 km. No immediate reports of damage or injuries were confirmed by authorities.

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Deep 6.6-Magnitude Quake Jolts Papua New Guinea, Rattles Remote Region

A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 hit northeast of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, early Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports. The quake was at a depth of 53 kilometers (32.93 miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or loss of lives following the earthquake activity.