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7.0-magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast 7.0-magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast
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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. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has struck the region of eastern Papua New Guinea at a depth of 85.5km, the US Geological Survey reported. A tsunami warning was issued.
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 Pacific Tsunami Warning Center put out an alert for “hazardous waves” for coastal area within 300km of the epicenter of the quake, which took place around 8pm 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 North American coastline was not in danger.
The USGS initially reported the quake as a 7.3-magnitude jolt, but later downgraded the magnitude to 7.0. The USGS initially reported the quake as magnitude 7.3, but later downgraded it to 7.0.
There have been no reports of damage or casualties from the tremor so far. There have been no reports of damage or casualties so far.
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