Strong Earthquake Hits Near Papua New Guinea

Strong Earthquake Hits Near Papua New Guinea
A tsunami warning was issued after a powerful, 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea. USGS
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Update as of 11 a.m. ET: The tsunami threat “has largely passed,” say officials.

A tsunami warning was issued after a powerful, 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea.

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