A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.

December 17 According to the National Seismological Network, China Seismological Network officially determined that a 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea (6.31 degrees south latitude and 143.22 degrees east longitude) at 00:08 on December 17th, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.