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6.4-magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea

Sydney - The tremor hit at a depth of 46 kilometres

By AFP

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Published: Thu 13 Jul 2017, 8:37 AM

Last updated: Thu 13 Jul 2017, 10:42 AM

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, officials said, but no Pacific-wide tsunami warning was issued.
The tremor hit at a depth of 46 kilometres (28 miles) near the sparsely-populated New Ireland region, 110 kilometres southeast of the town Kokopo, the United States Geological Survey said.

The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center ruled out a widespread tsunami and Geoscience Australia estimated any damage would only be within a 49-kilometre radius.
Earthquakes are common near Papua New Guinea, which lies on the 4,000-kilometre-long Pacific Australia plate.
It forms part of the "Ring of Fire", a hotspot for seismic activity due to friction between tectonic plates.
 
 


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