Sydney , 28 Dhu-AlQa'dah, 1437,August 31, 2016, SPA -- An earthquake measuring 8.6 degrees hit today, the new town "Rapaul" in Papua Guinea. The US Geological Survey (USGS) explained that the epicenter was located 89 kilometers north-east of the "Rapaul" on "New Britain" island at a depth of 499 kilometers. -- SPA 12:23 LOCAL TIME 09:23 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w