A child among eight dead in PNG's East Sepik 7.3 magnitude earthquake

At least, eight  people are dead after the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked  Papua New Guinea's East Sepik Province on Monday.

This was confirmed by the Provincial Disaster Office to NBC East Sepik.

A child among eight dead in PNG's East Sepik 7.3 magnitude earthquake[Photo by NBC News]

The Provincial Disaster Office confirmed that the districts of Wewak and Yangoru-Saussia reported a death each, and Wosera-Gawi district recorded two deaths.

It said in Angoram district, three lives were lost in Karawari Local Level Government.

The LLG President there Emil Kongian told NBC News that of the three, a mother and child were killed in Kundiman village, and another woman passed away in Konmei village, as many were trying to seek medical attention.

A 13-year old girl was also instantly killed by a falling timber as she was asleep when the earthquake hit.

Many more sustained injuries from the massive earthquake.

Mr. Kongian said from the 15 Ward Council areas in Karawari LLG assessed so far, a total 178 houses have been destroyed.

A team from the LLG is currently working on collecting reports from other 15 LLG's in Karawari.

NBC / PNG Today

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