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6.9-magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast | |
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A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake has struck the region of eastern Papua New Guinea at the depth of some 85.5 km, the US Geological Survey reported. A tsunami warning was issued in the wake of the shake, but was promptly revoked. | |
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially put out an alert for “hazardous waves” within 300 km of epicenter of the quake, which took place around 8 pm Pacific Time. | |
The National Weather Service later reported that the whole North American coastile was not in danger. | |
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