Port Moresby, November 11 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Papua New Guinea on Wednesday.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located 21 km west of Popondetta city, at a depth of 124.2 km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

Papua New Guinea is located in the so-called Ring of Fire, which is characterized by high earthquake and volcanic activity. This region includes 90% of the world's active volcanoes. (QNA)