Strong 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea, Tremors Felt at Depth of 114 Kilometers:
A high-intensity earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck the island nation of Papua New Guinea on Sunday, September 20, 2026, sending shockwaves across coastal and inland communities. According to seismic activity monitors at the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the powerful undersea rupture originated at an intermediate focal depth of approximately 114 … Read more