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    Strong earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea

    SYDNEY (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries and no tsunami alert has been issued.

    The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-7.3 quake struck on Wednesday 54 miles (87 kilometers) southwest of Lae, on the country's northern coast. The quake hit at a depth of 71 miles (115 kilometers).

    The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami alert.

    Strong earthquakes are relatively common in Papua New Guinea. The country lies on the "Ring of Fire" — an arc of earthquake and volcanic zones that stretches around the Pacific Rim.

     
     
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    • eric  •  10 mths ago
      at least it was where no one was around like a 6.8 in your #$%$no one around no harm done
    • Tamara  •  10 mths ago
      I really sad about this. PNG was a highlight for me. It was challenging to get around but the warmth of the people really made it worth it. They were so kind. I didn't make it to New Ireland but made it to New Britain. A volcano had erupted a few before and was still spitting ash when we were there. People were very happy to see foreigners. They wanted to give us free rides and people would come out of nowhere telling us how they got evalucated after the volcano erupted. It was amazing to hear their stories. Such lovely people, the children would climb up and get us coconuts just because horses around on the beach with them and let them use our snorkeling equipment. We entertained all the kids on the boat going to New Britain. The parents were happy as they got to relax for awhile. Amazing place.
      • Shadows 10 mths ago
        Thanks for the beautiful comment.. i like to get contact with u? where are u from?.. Im also from PNG but temporally here in China.. Hope nothing drastic happenned ...
      • Tamara 10 mths ago
        Where are you from in PNG?I hope everything is fine there, really loved it. Even waiting for a flight in the Port Morseby airport turned into a fun experience. Lovely people. I'm from the States.
      • Tamara 10 mths ago
        My god,I have typos galore. Damn you, iPad keyboard.
    • Basil  •  10 mths ago
      This is one of those big ones that come now and then sometime with devastating result like the Tsunami in the Aitpae region. But in the New Guinea Island region of PNG, in particular Rabaul, everyday there is a tremor. You can feel the earth moving like a dinghy on a breezy lagoon.
      • Isaiah 10 mths ago
        Basil, nothing of that description occured every day here in ENB Province, Rabaul. While its true there is ongoing tremor of some kind, it pretty minimum to ever shake a tree or a dinghy for that matter. Happens at times when an eruption is imminient. Currently, those of in Rabaul never felt the earth quake that is generating alot noise from the media here. Buts thanks everyone for your expression of concern for PAPUA NEW GUINEA. No more New Guinea.
    • Pilot Greg  •  10 mths ago
      So this is where the earth quakes epicenter was that woke me last night in Narita Japan
    • Aurelia  •  10 mths ago
      Isn't that where the lying maid is from?
      • Gentle Jack Jones 10 mths ago
        No, dear, she is from West Africa. Other side of the world. Look it up on google earth or any plain old globe.
    • Terri  •  10 mths ago
      What, poor New Guinea doesn't warrant an alert? Might wanna check on those folks.
    • David1  •  4 mths ago
      Just how long is it before you don't call something New anymore?
    • Apoyngbulkan  •  6 mths ago
      More...
    • Allan  •  7 mths ago
      now kids in texas,when is this gov't going to take the cartels serious,i told the admin ealier
      to send more troops down there.now go to the cities where they are recruiting our kids
      run them out,back to their own corrupt country
    • expletive_xom  •  7 mths ago
      Papua? was that where the smear was invented?
    • Niyi  •  7 mths ago
      Solar Minimum=Disruption of Magnetic Field of Earth=Multiple Decadal Earthquakes. It's ALL natural.
    • awlemkumpaser  •  7 mths ago
      Another day in the ring of fire.
    • spaceman  •  7 mths ago
      Cali is getting a lil jealous here....earthquake GODS.
    • adm  •  7 mths ago
      Yahoo Comments page is effective in drawing out all the stupid people in the world... Papua New Guinea is in the Asia-pacific region, ABOVE Australia.... it's NOT africa. Before you comment, make sure you show some decency by actually KNOWING something about what you are commenting about.
      • Stephen 7 mths ago
        When has that ever been a criteria to post here?
    • Frodo  •  7 mths ago
      The Earth is constantly changing. Someday it will evict us and start all over again. The world won't end anytime soon but humans will.
    • Rum Paulanus  •  7 mths ago
      How can we expect any kwnoledge of geography from VANILLA FACE when her little world is that doublewide in Apalachia.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  7 mths ago
      Yikes, a plane crash and earthquake in the same day.
    • Thurston  •  7 mths ago
      Heh, yah a big blunder there- might be good to read a map-specifically a world one, hehe.
    • Katmandoo  •  7 mths ago
      This will slow the Head Hunting season. It is so hard to hit the target when things are rockin' and rollin'!
    • Greg R  •  7 mths ago
      Non-conformist 2 months ago Why do these post say they were posted six days ago? Is Yahoo back to it's tomfoolery?.
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