DISASTER● ELEVATEDAug 16 · Aug 16, 2026, 4:45 PM
Magnitude 5 . 8 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
canberratimes.com.au · Australia
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has struck Papua New Guinea. This report announces a natural disaster event in the region.
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