Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rattles Papua New Guinea in latest Pacific Ring of Fire activity

PAPUA NEW GUINEA - A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has once again rattled the Pacific Ring of Fire — this time in Papua New Guinea. The earthquake struck at 9:17 a.m. UTC, and was felt across the island country. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck at a depth of about 64 miles, approximately 30 miles from Kainantu. SCIENTISTS DISCOVER A NEW WAY TO IDENTIFY WHERE MAJOR EARTHQUAKES COULD STRIKE The USGS said the population in this area resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake-resistant construction.

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