Papua New Guinea earthquake death toll reaches 67

Rescue efforts continue as aftershocks hit Southern Highlands, a week after quake Aid workers in Papua New Guinea say the death toll from last week’s 7.5 earthquake has reached at least 67, as the country’s remote highlands were again rocked by strong aftershocks.Three aftershocks, each stronger than magnitude 5, shook the rugged Southern Highlands early on Monday, spreading fear in a region already badly damaged when the largest quake to hit the region struck a week ago. Continue reading…
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