4 Reported Dead, Homes Destroyed in Papua New Guinea Quake

4 Reported Dead, Homes Destroyed in Papua New Guinea Quake
Magnitude 7 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea on April 3, 2023. USGS/Screenshot via The Epoch Times
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An earthquake in a remote region of Papua New Guinea killed four people and destroyed more than 300 homes, local media reported, as disaster relief officials worked to further assess damage Tuesday.

The magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck in a remote region early Monday, causing deep fissures in the land near the epicenter at Chambri Lake in the northern part of the Pacific nation.