7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea, So Powerful It Was Felt in Australia

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea at around 7:20 a.m. local time, at a depth of 129.6 kilometers on May 7, 2019. USGS

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea at a depth of 129.6 kilometers (80.5 miles) at 7:19 a.m. local time on May 7, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The powerful quake was so strong it was felt in parts of Australia’s far north about 600 kilometers (373 miles) away.