AN earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday as the number of deaths and injuries remain unclear but a tsunami threat has been cleared.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit the Eastern New Guinea region in Papua New Guinea on Sunday.
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The earthquake – which was approximately 50 miles deep, according to the US Geological Survey – prompted the US tsunami warning system to issue a tsunami warning.
However, the warning is no longer in effect.
The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center tweeted: “Tsunami Info Stmt: M7.7 Eastern New Guinea Reg., P.N.G. 1647PDT Sep 10: Tsunami NOT expected; CA,OR,WA,BC,and AK.”
The quake reportedly damaged property and triggered panic among residents in the area.
However, no property damage has been officially confirmed and no casualties have been reported, Reuters reports.
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