Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake reported in Papua New Guinea
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According to the USGS, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck in the New Ireland region of Papua New Guinea. The time of the quake was reported at 5:12 p.m. local time [7:12 a.m. UTC]. The epicenter was 120 kilometers [74 miles] south, south east from Kavieng, New Ireland, in Papua New Guinea and had a depth of 410.4 kilometers [255.0 miles]. So far there are no reports of damage or injuries from the quake. No tsunami warning has been issued.
According to the USGS, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck in the New Ireland region of Papua New Guinea. The time of the quake was reported at 5:12 p.m. local time [7:12 a.m. UTC].
The epicenter was 120 kilometers [74 miles] south, south east from Kavieng, New Ireland, in Papua New Guinea and had a depth of 410.4 kilometers [255.0 miles].
So far there are no reports of damage or injuries from the quake. No tsunami warning has been issued.
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