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6.9-magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast 7.0-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. A strong 7.0-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.
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. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center put out an alert for “hazardous waves” for coastal area 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.The National Weather Service later reported that the whole North American coastile was not in danger.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW The USGS initially reported the quake as a 7.3-magnitude jolt, but later downgraded the magnitude to 7.0.
There have been no reports of damage or casualties from the tremor so far.
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