In Papua New Guinea, the earthquake killed more than 30 people
MOSCOW, 27 Jun — RIA Novosti. The earthquake of magnitude 7.5 Papua New Guinea killed more than 30 people, reports the Post Courier newspaper, citing authorities. Earlier it was reported about ten victims.
Affected more than 300 people and damaged many buildings. As the head of community health services Joseph Birisi on the road and the river came down landslides, destroying and damaging buildings.
In the provinces of hela and southern Highlands power supply is broken. The disaster also led to disruption of flights.
In suffered from earthquake regions sent rescue teams and the military.
According to the U.S. Geological survey (USGS), earthquakes have been recorded in the 03.44 Monday local time (20.44 GMT on Sunday) at 89 kilometers South-West from the town of Porgera. The earthquake lies at a depth of 35 kilometers.