Port Moresby, November 02 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter Scale struck Papua New Guinea on Monday.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake struck at a depth of 87.9 kilometers.

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)