Port Moresby, October 22 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale struck Papua New Guinea on Thursday.

The earthquake struck at a depth of 57.3 kilometers, with its epicenter located 86 kilometers south of Kokopo in Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey reported.

Papa New Guinea lies within Ring of Fire, a vast area encircling the Pacific Ocean that is known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity. The region contains about 90% of the world's active volcanoes and frequently experiences powerful earthquakes. (QNA)