Taiz:A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Monday, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 87.9 kilometers.
According to Wam, Papua New Guinea is situated within the Ring of Fire, an extensive area encircling the Pacific Ocean known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity. This region contains about 90 percent of the world's active volcanoes and frequently experiences powerful earthquakes.