Earthquake News / Earth shook in Papua New Guinea due to severe earthquake, intensity measured 6.9 on Richter scale

Earthquake News: Tremors of a severe earthquake have been felt in Papua New Guinea. There is an atmosphere of chaos after the earthquake and the administration is continuously busy gathering information related to the earthquake. The intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 6.9 on the Richter scale. Let us tell you that the earthquake was felt in Northern Papua New Guinea on Sunday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey, the depth of this earthquake was 35 km and the epicenter was 32 km away from the Ambuti region. Let us tell you that till now there has been no news of anyone being killed in this earthquake. However, more information is awaited. Let us tell you that earthquakes are common in Papua New Guinea, because this area is located on the Ring of Fire. Where earthquakes usually occur. The position of tectonic plates keeps changing at this place. Last year there was a massive earthquake here, whose intensity was measured at 7. During this period 7 people had died.

Earthquake also occurred in Indonesia

Let us tell you that earlier on March 22, strong earthquake tremors were felt in Java Island of Indonesia. The United States Geological Survey said in this regard that an earthquake of 6.4 magnitude was recorded near Java Island of Indonesia on Friday. Let us tell you that the tremors of the earthquake were felt in the capital Jakarta. These tremors were so intense that people had to run out of their homes. According to the information, the depth of the earthquake was about 8 km. Also, the epicenter of the earthquake was recorded on the northern coast of Java island near Bawan Island.

However, there has been no news of anyone being killed or injured in this earthquake that occurred on Java island of Indonesia. Local authorities did not issue any warning regarding tsunami after the earthquake. Let us tell you that the intensity of this earthquake was felt the most in East Java province. The city of Surabaya was also among those that felt the strong intensity of the earthquake. AFP journalist Julian Andre said about this that I was at home when the earthquake occurred. The earthquake destabilized us. I and my family ran out of the house and the neighbors also ran to save their lives.