Port Moresby, October 18 (QNA) –  An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located 31 kilometers southeast of the town of Kainantu, at a depth of 124.1 kilometers, the US Geological Survey (USGS) 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)