Earthquake Today Off Papua New Guinea 7.1 Magnitude

Earthquake Today Off Papua New Guinea 7.1 Magnitude
The epicenter of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Papua New Guinea Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. (USGS)
Tara MacIsaac
10/16/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

A 7.1-magnitude earth quake hit off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday. 

The United States Geological Survey reports that the epicenter was 47 miles west-southwest of the capital, Bougainville. It was 36.2 miles deep.

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a destructive tsunami is an unlikely to follow. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages. 

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