Large earthquake rattles Papua New Guinea
Posted February 25, 2018 10:55 am.
Last Updated February 25, 2018 11:50 am.
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PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (NEWS 1130) – A large earthquake has struck the middle of Papua New Guinea.
The US Geological Survey says the magnitude-7.5 quake hit about 89 kilometres (55 miles) southwest of Porgera early Monday in the Pacific island nation.
Geological Survey geophysicist Paul Caruso says the quake, which had a depth of 35 kilometres (22 miles), occurred in a rural, jungle area near a mountain range.
It wasn’t immediately clear if there was damage. The Geological Survey website had 19 reports of people feeling the quake, including some saying the shaking was violent.
He says there is no tsunami danger.
