Strong earthquake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible
PTI, Jul 17, 2020, 10:44 AM IST
Canberra: A strong earthquake has struck near coastal Papua New Guinea.
The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a hazardous tsunami was possible within 300 kilometres (186 miles) of the epicentre, which would include eastern coastal areas of the country
The U.S. Geological Survey says the 7.0 magnitude quake struck Friday north-northwest of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea, and was 80 kilometres (53 miles) deep. The tsunami warning centre said the magnitude was a stronger 7.3.
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