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Earthquake of Magnitude 7.9 on Richter Scale Hits Papua New Guinea, Later Revised to 7.3

The BMKG revised the earthquake magnitude to 7.3 with the epicenter being determined to be on land. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PWTC) said that there is no threat of a tsunami after a massive earthquake struck the Papua New Guinea coast.

Earthquake of Magnitude 7.9 on Richter Scale Hits Papua New Guinea, Later Revised to 7.3

A powerful earthquake of 7.9-magnitude hit off the coast of Papua New Guinea late Sunday night. According to reports, a quake of magnitude 7.9 hit off the coast of Papua New Guinea. So far, there have been no reports of any casualty or damage due to the absence of a possible tsunami. The BMKG revised the earthquake magnitude to 7.3 with the epicenter being determined to be on land. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PWTC) said that there is no threat of a tsunami after a massive earthquake struck the Papua New Guinea coast. Quake Magnitude 6.1 Jolts Port Moresby.

Quake Hits Papua New Guinea

Magnitude Revised to 7.3

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