New diplomat more...

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:55:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

New diplomat. Vanuatu has appointed John Licht as its new ambassador to the European Union and Belgium. Mr Licht officially signed his contract at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday, according to the Daily Post. Bar licence. A Samoan MP and bar owner Olo Fiti Va'ai is suing the Liquor Board....

UNDP Sri Lanka to conduct Tsunami Drills in schools

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 08:25:00 +0200news-lk (en)

The UNDP Country Offices across Asia and the Pacific region are implementing a program funded by the supported by the Government of Japan to strengthen school preparedness for tsunamis in Asia and the Pacific and five Sri Lankan schools will take part in the program.

UNDP Sri Lanka to conduct Tsunami drills in schools

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:04:00 +0200sundayobserver (en)

Five Sri Lankan schools to be a part of 90 tsunami drills in 90 schools across 18 countries in Asia and the Pacific. The2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami claimed the lives of more than thirty-five thousand Sri Lankans and affected more than one million people across the island.

People in PNG's East New Britain woken by big quake

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 04:30:00 +0200pina (en)

People in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain have been woken early this morning by a magnitude-6.9 earthquake. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was centred on land at a depth of ten kilometres in Pomio district, 144 kilometres east of Kimbe. It's the same area around the east coast of New Britain where a 6.

UNDP Sri Lanka to conduct Tsunami Drills in schools

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 18:03:00 +0200colombopage (en)

Fri, Mar 30, 2018, 09:07 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Mar 30, Colombo: The UNDP Country Offices across Asia and the Pacific region are implementing a program funded by the supported by the Government of Japan to strengthen school preparedness for tsunamis in Asia and the Pacific....

UNDP Sri Lanka to conduct Tsunami Drills in schools:

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:44:00 +0200slmuslims (en)

UNDP Sri Lanka to conduct Tsunami Drills in schools Fri, Mar 30, 2018, 09:07 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Mar 30, Colombo: The UNDP Country Offices across Asia and the Pacific region are implementing a program funded by the supported by the Government of Japan to strengthen school....

В 760 км от Алматы случилось землетрясение

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:57:00 +0200kremlinpress (ru)

У южного берега острова Новая Великобритания, входящего в состав Папуа — свежей Гвинеи, случилось сильное землетрясение магнитудой 7,2. Также цунами предполагается на Соломоновых островах. При всем этом отмечается, что есть угроза появления цунами. В Тихоокеанском центре по предупреждению цунами....

У побережья Папуа-Новой Гвинеи случилось мощное землетрясение

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:48:00 +0200krpress (ru)

У берегов Папуа Новой Гвинеи произошло землетрясение и ожидается цунами. Цунами вышиной до 0,3 м также предполагается на Соломоновых островах. Природный катаклизм был долгосрочным и повлек за собой еще несколько афтершоков. В Папуа — новейшей Гвинее объявили об угрозе появления цунами после землетрясения магнитудой 7,2 у восточных берегов страны.

Землетрясение магнитудой 7,2 случилось в Папуа — свежей Гвинее

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:54:00 +0200newsforbreakfast (ru)

Главное Американский аналитик: Это будет худшим кошмаром для РФ Землетрясение магнитудой 7,2 случилось в Папуа — свежей Гвинее. Цунами вышиной до 0,3 м также предполагается на Соломоновых островах. 30 марта у берегов Папуа — свежей Гвинеи случилось землетрясение магнитудой 7,2. Угроза цунами также не объявлялась.

Strong quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat over

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 14:31:00 +0200guardian-ng (en)

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, US seismologists said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor was over. The quake struck at 5:25 pm local time (2125 GMT) about 162 kilometres from the New Britain town of Rabaul, the US Geological Survey said.

Powerful 6.9 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:44:00 +0200nna-en (en)

NNA - A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, US seismologists said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor was over. The quake struck at 5.25pm local time (1.25am Friday UAE) about 162 kilometres from the New Britain town of Rabaul, the US Geological Survey said.

Magnitude 6.9 quake shakes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:16:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea and potentially generated small tsunami waves on Friday, a month after a deadly quake there killed more than 100 people. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said a Pacific-wide tsunami was not expected,....

UNDP Sri Lanka to conduct tsunami drills in schools

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:11:00 +0200thesundayleader (en)

. The UNDP together with the Ministry of Disaster Management, Ministry of Education, Red Cross, Sri Lanka Navy and School development societies, will design, implement and coordinate a school simulation programme in five selected schools affected by the Tsunami in 2004 – starting with Galle on 03 April 2018 at the Vidyaloka Madya Maha Vidyalaya.

Shallow 6.9 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea triggering tsunami alert

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 06:04:00 +0200mid-day (en)

The quake struck at 5:25 pm local time (2125 GMT) and was initially recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, about 162 kilometers from the New Britain town of Rabaul, the US Geological Survey. Representational Picture. A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua....

Strong quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat over

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 05:12:00 +0200independent-UG (en)

Sydney, Australia | AFP | A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, US seismologists said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor was over. The quake struck at 5:25 pm local time (2125 GMT) about 162 kilometres from the New Britain town of Rabaul, the US Geological Survey said.

Strong quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat over

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 05:03:00 +0200inquirer (en)

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Friday, United States seismologists said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor was over. The quake struck at 5:25 p.m. local time (2125 GMT) about 162 kilometers from the New Britain town of Rabaul, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Magnitude 6.9 quake shakes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 04:57:00 +02009news (en)

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea and potentially generated small tsunami waves on Friday, a month after a deadly quake there killed more than 100 people. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said a Pacific-wide tsunami was not expected,....

AFP: Strong quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat over

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 04:54:00 +0200focus-news-en (en)

Sydney. A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, US seismologists said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor was over, AFP reported. The quake struck at 5:25 pm local time (2125 GMT) about 162 kilometres from the New Britain town of Rabaul, the US Geological Survey said.

Strong quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat over Sydney (AFP) - A powerful 6.

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 04:29:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Sydney (AFP) - A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, US seismologists said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor was over. The quake struck at 5:25 pm local time (2125 GMT) about 162 kilometres from the New Britain town of Rabaul, the US Geological Survey said.

Powerful 6.9 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 04:13:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Sydney: A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, US seismologists said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor was over. The quake struck at 5.25pm local time (1.25am Friday UAE) about 162 kilometres from the New Britain town of Rabaul, the US Geological Survey said.

5.8 quake near Solomon Islands capital

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 04:08:00 +0200rnzi (en)

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near the capital of Solomon Islands this morning. According to the US Geological Survery , the quake struck 42 kilometres west of Honiara, shortly before 6 o'clock this morning local time. The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Update: 1:08PM A 6.9 MAGNITUDE earthquake was recorded in the Papua New Guinea region this morning. more...

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 03:29:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

Update: 1:08PM A 6.9 MAGNITUDE earthquake was recorded in the Papua New Guinea region this morning. The Seismology Unit of the Mineral Resources department said the moderate earthquake was recorded at a depth of 56km. The seismic activity was located 148km East from Kimbe, PNG; 1024km Northwest from....

Strong quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat over

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 03:13:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, U.S. seismologists said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor was over. The quake struck at 5:25 pm local time (2125 GMT) about 162 kilometers from the New Britain town of Rabaul, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Papua New Guinea, triggering tsunami warning

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 02:58:00 +0200scmp (en)

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea and potentially generated small tsunami waves on Friday, a month after a deadly quake there killed more than 100 people. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii said a Pacific-wide tsunami was not expected,....

Эпицентр находился в 156 километрах к юго-западу от города Кокопо, в котором проживают не менее 20 тыс. человек. Об этом передала Геологическая служба США . Очаг залегал на глубине 10 км. Информации о пострадавших и разрушениях cейчас не поступало. Незадолго до этого землетрясение магнитудой 5,8 случилось в районе соседних Соломоновых островов.

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 02:55:00 +0200belrynok (ru)

В Папуа-Новой Гвинее объявили об угрозе возникновения цунами после землетрясения магнитудой 7,2 у восточных берегов страны, Эпицентр находился в 156 километрах к юго-западу от города Кокопо, в котором проживают не менее 20 тыс. человек. Об этом передала По имеющейся последней информации....

Shallow 6.9 quake hits Papua New Guinea triggering tsunami alert

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 02:27:00 +0200tribune (en)

SYDNEY: A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, US seismologists said, triggering a tsunami alert for the country. The quake struck at 5:25 pm local time (2125 GMT) and was initially recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles),....

Papua New Guinea earthquake: Tsunami warnings after 6.9 magnitude quake strikes in Pacific Ocean Evening Standard

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:53:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

Papua New Guinea earthquake: Tsunami warnings after 6.9 magnitude quake strikes in Pacific Ocean This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Tsunami warnings have been issued after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of in the Pacific Ocean.

Strong quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat over

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:48:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

SYDNEY: A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday (Mar 30), US seismologists said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor was over. The quake struck at 5:25pm local time (2125 GMT) about 162 kilometres from the New Britain town of Rabaul, the US Geological Survey said.

Strong quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat over

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:42:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Locals surround a house that was covered by a landslide in the town of Mendi after an earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands in this image taken February 27, 2018. — Reuters pic PORT MORESBY, March 30 — A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New....

Tsunami warning as 6.9 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:27:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Sydney: A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, US seismologists said, triggering a tsunami alert for the country. The quake struck at 5.25pm local time (1.25am UAE) and was initially recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, about 162....

Shallow 6.9 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:04:00 +0200newindianexpress (en)

SYDNEY: A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, US seismologists said, triggering a tsunami alert for the country. The quake struck at 5:25 pm local time (2125 GMT) and was initially recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles),....

Earthquake off Papua New Guinea sparks local tsunami warning

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:53:00 +0200guardian (en)

An earthquake with a 6.9 magnitude has struck off Papua New Guinea sparking a local tsunami warning Photograph: Guardian Graphics for the Guardian. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Papua New Guinea’s New Britain island on Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Shallow 6.9 quake hits Papua New Guinea triggering tsunami alert Sydney (AFP) - A powerful 6.

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:48:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Sydney (AFP) - A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the New Britain island of Papua New Guinea on Friday, US seismologists said, triggering a tsunami alert for the country. The quake struck at 5:25 pm local time (2125 GMT) and was initially recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6....

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:18:00 +0200Stuff (en)

Papua New Guinea has been hit by a shallow magnitude 6.9 earthquake. The quake struck between Kimbe and Rabaul at 10.25am (NZT) Friday at a depth of 10 kilometres, the US Geological Service reported. Following the earthquake tsunami waves of up to a metre high were forecast for some coasts across....