An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck deep below the sea east of Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, which was 379 kms (235 miles) deep, struck 110 km (68 miles) northeast of the town of Taron, said the USGS. It was followed by a second, 6.8 magnitude earthquake on the country's New Britain island, at 30 km (19 miles) northeast of the town of Kandrian at a depth of 62 km (39 miles), the USGS said.
Magnitude 7,2 quake hits Papua New Guinea
Magnitude 7,2 quake hits Papua New Guinea
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Magnitude 7.2 quake strikes below sea east of Papua New Guinea
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