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Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Struck Papua New Guinea on March 30, 2015


Strong earthquake with Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on March 30, 2015. Mag. 7.7 earthquake felt by several areas in the region and a tsunami warning was issued soon after. Officials said that 1-3 meters of waves is expected to hit coastal areas. Live Viral Updates March 29, 2015 (US Time)

The quake hit 54 kilometers (34 miles) southeast of Kokopo, at a depth of about 66 kilometers, the U.S. Geological Survey said in a statement. Hazardous waves are possible for coasts located within 1,000 kilometers of the epicenter, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in an alert.

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