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earthquake news Powerful earthquake tremors were felt in Papua New Guinea, about 7500 kilometers away from India and home to about 4000 Indians. An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude has occurred in the East Sepik province of Papua New Guinea. There is also a possibility of major loss of life. The US Geological Survey (USGS) gave this information.
Where was the epicenter of the earthquake?
At present a warning has been issued that another earthquake will occur in this area. According to USGS, earthquake tremors were felt in Ambunti area. Its center was at a depth of 35 kilometers from the ground.
Fortunately there is no danger of tsunami…
Earlier, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) had said that an earthquake of 6.7 magnitude struck a remote area of northern Papua New Guinea on Sunday. The epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 65 kilometers. Officials said that at present there is no danger of tsunami and no warning has been issued. At present there is no information about any casualty.
What did the Australian Bureau of Meteorology say?
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology said there was no risk of a tsunami in Australia due to the earthquake. An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude has the potential to cause major devastation. Papua New Guinea, located in the Pacific Ocean region, falls under the seismic 'Ring of Fire'. Earthquakes are common here. In April last year, a massive earthquake of 7.0 magnitude occurred here, in which seven people died.