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Earthquake strikes near Papua New Guinea - USGS

Mon, 04 May 2015 03:15:00 +0200

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck in the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, the latest in a series of tremors in the area. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties, and no tsunami warning was in effect.

Earthquake strikes near Papua New Guinea: USGS

Mon, 04 May 2015 01:40:00 +0200

Earthquake strikes near Papua New Guinea - USGS

Mon, 04 May 2015 01:39:00 +0200

SYDNEY, May 4 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck in the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, the latest in a series of tremors in the area. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties, and no tsunami warning was in effect.

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes off Papua New Guinea Coast - USGS

Mon, 04 May 2015 00:23:00 +0200

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake took place Sunday off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea’s New Britain island, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. MOSCOW (Sputnik) According to the USGS, the quake took place 92 miles south-southwest of Kokopo, the capital of the East New Britain province. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes off Papua New Guinea - USGS

Sun, 03 May 2015 01:35:00 +0200

MAY 02 - An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off Papua New Guinea on Friday at 08:06:05.10 UTC, 128 km south-south-west of Rabaul, at a depth of 61 km, the United States Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties.

7.1-magnitude earthquake recorded in Papua New Guinea

Sat, 02 May 2015 13:10:00 +0200

. Irish Times Saturday 2nd May, 2015. Papua New Guinea but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 66 miles south-west of the town of Kokopo in north-eastern Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey reported.

6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sat, 02 May 2015 04:29:00 +0200

SYDNEY - A 6. 8 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Friday, 106 kilometres (66 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, the US Geological Survey said, just a day after a 6. 7 magnitude tremor in the region. The quake hit at 0806 GMT, 693 kilometres northeast of the Pacific nation’s....

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Sat, 02 May 2015 01:44:00 +0200

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Sat, 02 May 2015 01:44:00 +0200

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Sat, 02 May 2015 01:44:00 +0200

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Sat, 02 May 2015 01:44:00 +0200

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Papua New Guinea on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There no immediate reports of damage or loss of life. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 186 miles of the epicenter of the quake, which was was centered about 70 miles from Kokopo.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes off Papua New Guinea

Sat, 02 May 2015 01:15:00 +0200

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes off Papua New Guinea. An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off to Papua New Guinea day, 80 miles south-south-west of Rabaul, at a depth of 38 miles, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 08.06am GMT, 428 miles northeast of the Pacific nation's capital Port Moresby.

Papua New Guinea hit by second earthquake

Sat, 02 May 2015 00:53:00 +0200

A second earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Friday, 1 May. A second earthquake in as many days struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on 1 May. The 7.1 magnitude quake struck 128km south-west of the town of Rabaul, at a depth of 61km, the reported.

Is Nepal quake triggering temblors in other regions?

Sat, 02 May 2015 00:16:00 +0200

Days after the in the South Pacific was hit by two major quakes of its own, including one that measured 6.8 magnitude. Though powerful, they caused little damage in a sparsely-populated area. But are all three events related? Most seismologists say there is no reason to believe that the 7.

Papua New Guniea hit by earthquake but no tsunami

Fri, 01 May 2015 21:29:00 +0200

Papua New Guniea hit by earthquake, but no tsunami. IC Wales Saturday 2nd May, 2015. The South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea has been rattled by a powerful earthquake but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.

5.1 earthquake in Andaman Islands

Fri, 01 May 2015 18:43:00 +0200

KOLKATA: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale was recorded in Andaman Sea off Andaman & Nicobar Islands at 2.30pm on Friday. The medium intensity earthquake around 10km below the sea floor did not trigger a tsunami warning. "An earthquake occurred off Hut Bay in Little Andaman on Friday afternoon.

Tsunami warning lifted after quake in Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 15:43:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake has rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 66 miles south-west of the town of Kokopo in north-eastern Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey reported.

6.8-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 15:05:00 +0200

SYDNEY (AP) -- A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometers (66 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: US Geological Survey

Fri, 01 May 2015 14:50:00 +0200

SYDNEY: A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Friday, 106 kilometres (66 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, the US Geological Survey said, just a day after a 6.7 magnitude tremor in the region. The quake hit at 0806 GMT, 693 kilometres northeast of the Pacific nation's....

Magnitude-6.8 earthquake strikes off PNG

Fri, 01 May 2015 14:24:00 +0200

PNG earthquake: Magnitude-6.8 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, USGS says. Updated May 01, 2015 21:50:30. A magnitude-6.8 earthquake has struck off Papua New Guinea, 106 kilometres south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, the US Geological Survey says.

5.1 intensity quake hits Andamans, no casualties

Fri, 01 May 2015 14:07:00 +0200

The Andaman earthquake comes within a week of the high intensity quake that hit Nepal and adjoining areas, including parts of India last Saturday. ET SPECIAL: Love visual aspect of news? Enjoy this exclusive slideshows treat! KOLKATA: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 in the richter scale hit the Andaman Island region at about 2.

PNG earthquake: Magnitude-6.8 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, USGS says

Fri, 01 May 2015 14:04:00 +0200

A magnitude-6.8 earthquake has struck off Papua New Guinea, 106 kilometres south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, the US Geological Survey says. The earthquake struck at 6:06pm (AEST), 693 kilometres north-east of the capital Port Moresby, in the New Britain region at a depth of 57 kilometres. It was followed by a magnitude-7.

PNG earthquake: Magnitude-6.8 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, USGS says

Fri, 01 May 2015 14:02:00 +0200

Major 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 13:41:00 +0200

Earthquakes continue to hit the Southern Hemisphere. This time, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea. The island nation of Papua New Guinea was hit by a 6.8-magnitiude earthquake, followed by an even harder aftershock of 7.1, the US Geological Survey said.

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea, no Tsunami warning issued

Fri, 01 May 2015 13:23:00 +0200

The quake hit at 1336 IST, 689 kilometres northeast of the Pacific nation’s capital Port Moresby, in the New Britain region at a depth of 53 kilometres. There were no tsunami warnings, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. A 6.7 magnitude quake hit the same region yesterday, 131 kilometres....

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 13:10:00 +0200

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Friday, 106 kilometers (66 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, the U.S. Geological Survey said, just a day after a 6.7 magnitude tremor in the region. The quake hit at 0806 GMT, 693 kilometers northeast of the Pacific nation's capital Port....

7.1 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:36:00 +0200

The quake hit at 0806 GMT, 689 kilometres northeast of the Pacific nation's capital Port Moresby, in the New Britain region at a depth of 53 kilometres. ET SPECIAL: Love visual aspect of news? Enjoy this exclusive slideshows treat! SYDNEY: A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit off Papua New Guinea on....

Earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands, no reports of damage

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:26:00 +0200

NEW DELHI: An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 on Friday struck Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The epicentre of the earthquake is reported to be 135km south-west of Port Blair. "Earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale has hit Andaman region at 2.29pm," an IMD official said.

Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hits Papua New Guinea, local tsunami possible

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:25:00 +0200

. Sydney: A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea, and a local tsunami is possible. The US Geological Survey says the quake this evening was centered in the province of East New Britain, about 110 kilometres from the provincial capital, Kokopo.

09:56 Earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:25:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.8 quake shakes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:23:00 +0200

SYDNEY — A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometers (km) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

Strong quake shakes Papua New Guinea, no damage reported

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:19:00 +0200

SYDNEY – A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 66 miles southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

Quake shakes Papua New Guinea, but no tsunami seen locally

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:17:00 +0200

kg. SYDNEY (AP) — A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometers (66 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

Quake shakes Papua New Guinea, but no tsunami seen locally

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:10:00 +0200

Posted: Friday, May 1, 2015 4:25 am Updated: 5:01 am, Fri May 1, 2015. Associated Press 0 comments SYDNEY (AP) — A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.

09:56 Earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:06:00 +0200

6.7 earthquake strikes PNG's New Britain

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:05:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck off Papua New Guinea's New Britain Island on Friday evening. The United States Geological Survey says the quake was 128 kilometres south-southwest of Rabaul at a depth of 61 kilometres. The Pacific Tsunami Centre says there are no tsunami warnings.

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:04:00 +0200

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit off Papua New Guinea on Friday, 110 kilometres (72 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, the US Geological Survey said, just a day after a 6.7 magnitude tremor in the region. The quake hit at 0806 GMT, 689 kilometres northeast of the Pacific nation's capital....

Comment on 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:58:00 +0200

A 7.1 MAGNITUDE earthquake has struck 110 kilometres south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, in Papua New Guinea, said the US Geological Survey. Tremor. The earthquake comes less than a day after a 6.7 magnitude tremor in the region. The quake hit at 08.

Earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:56:00 +0200

Earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:55:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea hit by 6.8-magnitude earthquake

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:53:00 +0200

Powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:52:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea 6.8 magnitude earthquake (Picture: EPA) A powerful earthquake has rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 66 miles south-west of the town of Kokopo in north-eastern Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey reported.

Quake shakes Papua New Guinea, but no tsunami seen locally

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:49:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometers (66 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

09:56 Earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:49:00 +0200

01 May 2015 A powerful earthquake has rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 66 miles south-west of the town of Kokopo in north-eastern Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey reported.

Earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:48:00 +0200

Earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:48:00 +0200

Earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:47:00 +0200

Quake Shakes Papua New Guinea, but No Tsunami Seen Locally

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:43:00 +0200

. A powerful earthquake rattled the island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometers (66 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.S.

Quake occurs in Papua New Guinea, local tsunami possible

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:43:00 +0200

SYDNEY (AP) " A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometers (66 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:41:00 +0200

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea, and a local tsunami is possible. The US Geological Survey said the quake was centred in the province of East New Britain, about 70 miles from the provincial capital, Kokopo. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said hazardous tsunami....

7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:37:00 +0200

SYDNEY: A 7.1 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea on Friday 110 kilometres (72 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, the US Geological Survey said, less than a day after a 6.7 magnitude tremor in the region. The quake hit at 0806 GMT, 689 kilometres northeast of the Pacific nation's....

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes off Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:36:00 +0200

. Reuters An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off Papua New Guinea on Friday, 128 km south-south-west of Rabaul, at a depth of 61 km, the United States Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. Rabaul, a town on East New Britain Island, lies in the shadow of Mount Tavurvur, an active volcano.

6.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Papua New Guinea; local tsunami risk passes with no waves seen

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:36:00 +0200

SYDNEY — A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometers (66 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

6.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Papua New Guinea; local tsunami risk passes with no waves seen

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:35:00 +0200

SYDNEY - A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometres (66 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

Quake occurs in Papua New Guinea, local tsunami possible

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:35:00 +0200

SYDNEY (AP) A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometers (66 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

09:56 Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:34:00 +0200

Quake shakes Papua New Guinea, but no tsunami seen locally

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:32:00 +0200

SYDNEY (AP) â€” A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometers (66 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

Quake shakes Papua New Guinea, but no tsunami seen locally

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:31:00 +0200

SYDNEY A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck about 106 kilometers (66 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the U.

Tsunami warning in Papua New Guinea after big quake

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:29:00 +0200

Map showing location of Papua New Guinea in eastern Indian Ocean. Google Maps The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert Friday morning warning residents along the coast of Papua New Guinea that a potentially dangerous tsunami could be headed their way after a large earthquake in the region.

09:56 Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:24:00 +0200

09:56 Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:19:00 +0200

The US Geological Survey said the quake was centred in the province of East New Britain, about 70 miles from the provincial capital, Kokopo. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 186 miles of the epicentre. It also said the epicentre was 38 miles deep.

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:18:00 +0200

SYDNEY - A 7.1 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea on Friday 110 kilometres (72 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, the US Geological Survey said, less than a day after a 6.7 magnitude tremor in the region. A large earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, less than a day after another large tremor.

Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:18:00 +0200

09:56 Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:18:00 +0200

Quake occurs in Papua New Guinea, local tsunami possible

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:16:00 +0200

SYDNEY (AP) — A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea, and a local tsunami is possible. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake Friday evening was centered in the province of East New Britain, about 110 kilometers (70 miles) from the provincial capital, Kokopo.

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:14:00 +0200

Sydney. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea on Friday 110 kilometres (72 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, the US Geological Survey said, less than a day after a 6.7 magnitude tremor in the region, AFP reported. The quake hit at 0806 GMT, 689 kilometres northeast of the....

7.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Papua New Guinea; local tsunami possible

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:13:00 +0200

SYDNEY - A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea, and a local tsunami is possible. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake Friday evening was centred in the province of East New Britain, about 110 kilometres (70 miles) from the provincial capital, Kokopo.

Quake Occurs in Papua New Guinea, Local Tsunami Possible

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:12:00 +0200

. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea , and a local tsunami is possible. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake Friday evening was centered in the province of East New Britain, about 110 kilometers (70 miles) from the provincial capital, Kokopo.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes off Papua New Guinea: USGS

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:11:00 +0200

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off Papua New Guinea on Friday, 128 km south-south-west of Rabaul, at a depth of 61 km, the United States Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. Rabaul, a town on East New Britain Island, lies in the shadow of Mount Tavurvur, an active volcano.

7.1 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:11:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 has struck off Papua New Guinea, 128km south-south-west of Rabaul, at a depth of 61km, the United States Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. Rabaul, a town on East New Britain Island, lies in the shadow of Mount Tavurvur, an active volcano.

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:10:00 +0200

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea on Friday 110 kilometers (72 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo, the U.S. Geological Survey said, less than a day after a 6.7 magnitude tremor in the region. The quake hit at 0806 GMT, 689 kilometers northeast of the Pacific nation's capital....

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes off Papua New Guinea - USGS

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:10:00 +0200

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:07:00 +0200

7.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Papua New Guinea; local tsunami possible

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:05:00 +0200

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Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes off Papua New Guinea: USGS

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:04:00 +0200

Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:01:00 +0200

Second major quake strikes Papua New Guinea, region warned of possible "hazardous tsunami"

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:00:00 +0200

The US Geological Survey recorded the quakes a day after a 6.9 tremor shook the nation. People in the region were at one stage warned of the possibility of a "hazardous tsunami" but that alert has now been lifted. Dr Roger Musson of the British Geological Survey told Sky News: "It's a very active....

7.1 Earthquake Hits Papua, New Guinea - the Second Quake in 2 Days

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:00:00 +0200

An earthquake with a 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale was felt today (Friday) on the British island of Papua, New Guinea. This follows the 6.9 magnitude quake that hit Papua yesterday. No casualties or damages were reported from either of the quakes.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes off Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 10:57:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off Papua New Guinea on Friday, 128 km south-south-west of Rabaul, at a depth of 61 km, the United States Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. Rabaul, a town on East New Britain Island, lies in the shadow of Mount Tavurvur, an active volcano.

Papua New Guinea hit by second earthquake

Fri, 01 May 2015 10:57:00 +0200

A tsunami warning was issued along the coast within 300km of the quake’s epicentre but has since been lifted. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 300 kilometres (186 miles) of the epicenter. The quake struck on Friday, 128 km south-south-west of....

Quake occurs in Papua New Guinea, local tsunami possible

Fri, 01 May 2015 10:51:00 +0200

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea, and a local tsunami is possible. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake Friday evening was centered in the province of East New Britain, about 110 kilometers (70 miles) from the provincial capital, Kokopo.

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea coast

Fri, 01 May 2015 10:37:00 +0200

The 7.1 magnitude quake struck at around 6:06pm AEST. (US Geological Survey) A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 61km, 116km south-southwest of the city of Kokopo at around 6:06pm AEST. It follows a strong 6.8 magnitude shock which struck yesterday at 9:30pm AEST.

Second Major Quake Strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 10:29:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.7 has struck Papua New Guinea, with an even bigger aftershock measuring 7.1. The US Geological Survey recorded the quakes a day after a 6.9 tremor shook the nation. People in the region are being warned of the possibility of a "hazardous tsunami". More follows...

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes off Papua New Guinea - USGS

Fri, 01 May 2015 10:25:00 +0200

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes off Papua New Guinea - USGS

Fri, 01 May 2015 02:09:00 +0200

. Channel News Asia Friday 1st May, 2015. An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, 154 km south of Rabaul, at a depth of 85 km (53 miles), the United States Geological Survey reported.... Featured Story. CUPERTINO, California - Apple and other tech giants, including....

6.8-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 01:04:00 +0200

12:59 6.8-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded Thursday night in Papua New Guinea, AP reported. The quake was on the island of New Britain in the Pacific, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake occurred about 130 kilometers from the city of Kokopo....

Papua New Guinea jolted by 6.7 quake

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 22:32:00 +0200

. One News Friday 1st May, 2015. Source: thinkstock.com A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea, but no tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake,?which struck around 10.45pm (NZT)?was on the island of New Britain in the Pacific. There were no reports of damage.

World Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:30:00 +0200

World: Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea. The Standard Friday 1st May, 2015. earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, 154 km south of Rabaul, at a depth of 85 km (53 miles), the United States Geological Survey reported....

Drones And The Urgent Push For Nepal Earthquake Relief

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:12:00 +0200

The use of unmanned drones will greatly speed relief efforts following the enormous earthquake in Nepal last week. Disaster relief teams in Nepal have encountered serious difficulty assisting people given the enormous damage caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, as well as ongoing bad weather in the region.

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:56:00 +0200

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck New Britain island off Papua New Guinea Thursday, 131 kilometres (81 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo, US seismologists said. The quake hit the island at 1045 GMT, northeast of mainland Papua.

Minor earthquake – Offshore Valparaiso, Chile on April 30, 2015

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:36:00 +0200

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6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:33:00 +0200

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck New Britain island off Papua New Guinea Thursday, 131 kilometres (81 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo, US seismologists said. The quake hit the island at 1045 GMT, northeast of mainland Papua. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said "a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected.

Quake occurs in Papua New Guinea, causing no tsunami

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:17:00 +0200

Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 8:38 am Updated: 9:02 am, Thu Apr 30, 2015. Associated Press 0 comments WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea, but no tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake Thursday night was on the island of New Britain in the Pacific.

Quake occurs in Papua New Guinea, causing no tsunami

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:14:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea, but no tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake Thursday night was on the island of New Britain in the Pacific. There were no reports of damage. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake posed no tsunami threat.

6.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Papua New Guinea, causing no tsunami

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:46:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea, but no tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake Thursday night was on the island of New Britain in the Pacific. There were no reports of damage. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake posed no tsunami threat.

Quake Occurs in Papua New Guinea, Causing No Tsunami

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:44:00 +0200

. A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in , but no tsunami was expected. Papua New Guinea The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake Thursday night was on the island of New Britain in the Pacific. There were no reports of damage. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake posed no tsunami threat.

Tsunami 'not expected' after magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:36:00 +0200

A magnitude-6.7 earthquake has struck New Britain island off Papua New Guinea, 131 kilometres south-west of the town of Kokopo, US seismologists say. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said "a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected". The quake hit the island, northeast of mainland PNG, at a depth of 48.

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:33:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck New Britain island off Papua New Guinea Thursday, 131 kilometers (81 miles) southwest of the town of Kokopo, US seismologists said. The quake hit the island at 1045 GMT, northeast of mainland Papua. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric....

Quake occurs in Papua New Guinea, no tsunami expected

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:25:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea, but no tsunami was expected. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake Thursday night was on the island of New Britain in the Pacific. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake posed no tsunami threat.

Tsunami 'not expected' after earthquake hits PNG

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:22:00 +0200

Tsunami 'not expected' after magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea. Updated April 30, 2015 22:49:17. A magnitude-6.7 earthquake has struck New Britain island off Papua New Guinea, 131 kilometres south-west of the town of Kokopo, US seismologists say.

Terremoto de 7,1 se registró este viernes en Papúa, Nueva Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 15:06:00 +0200

El Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS) informó este viernes que a las 08H06 GMT se produjo un terremoto de magnitud 7,1 en la localidad de Kosopo, al suroeste de Papúa Nueva Guinea. Las autoridades emitieron alerta de tsunami debido a que el mismo se ubicó a una profundidad de 54 kilómetros.

Sismo de 7.1 grados Richter se registra en Papua Nueva Guinea

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:28:00 +0200

. De acuerdo con Onemi, este movimiento no reúne las condiciones necesarias para generar un tsunami en las costas de Chile. Hoy a las 05:06 de esta mañana, se registró un sismo de 7.1 grados Richer en Papua Nueva Guinea, a 110 kilómetros de Kokopo, según lo informado por el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos.

El sismo se registró a las 08H06 GMT en el suroeste del país.

Fri, 01 May 2015 11:00:00 +0200

El movimiento telúrico ha generado la activación de alerta de tsunami. Según las autoridades, las olas podrían alcanzar las costas en un área de unos 300 kilómetros del epicentro. El Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS) informó este viernes que a las 08H06 GMT se produjo un terremoto de....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 sacude Papúa Nueva Guinea

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:17:00 +0200

Se ha registrado fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,8 en Papúa Nueva Guinea, según el Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El sismo se produjo a las 10:45 GMT, a unos 131 kilómetros al suroeste de la localidad de Kokopo. El epicentro del terremoto se registró a una profundidad de 60,1 kilómetros, según el USGS .

Ham operators from Kerala help connect with quake-hit Nepal

Mon, 04 May 2015 03:02:00 +0200

Haridas, a geologist working with an NGO in Kochi, was attending a seminar on climate change in the picturesque township of Dhulikhel in Nepal, when a 7.8 magnitude quake hit the Himalayan nation. He, however, escaped unhurt along with other participants. With most communication lines completely destroyed, Dr.

Vier Menschen in Nepal lebendig aus Trümmern gerettet

Mon, 04 May 2015 02:04:00 +0200

Mehr als eine Woche nach dem verheerenden Himalaya-Erdbeben haben Helfer nach Behördenangaben noch mehrere Überlebende aus Trümmern und Erdmassen geborgen. Unter ihnen sei ein wohl mehr als 100 Jahre alter Mann, sagte Innenministeriumssprecher Laxmi Dhakal am Sonntag. Deutsche Rettungsteams waren da schon wieder auf dem Weg nach Hause.

Artikel Schon mehr als 7.000 Erdbeben-Opfer in Nepal

Mon, 04 May 2015 01:59:00 +0200

50 Leichen entdeckt. In einer entlegenen Bergregion, in der sich mehrere Schneelawinen gelöst hatten, seien am Samstag 50 Leichen entdeckt worden, sagte der zuständige Vize-Polizeipräsident für die Rasuwa-Region, Pravin Pokharel. Darunter seien einige ausländische Bergsteiger, die noch nicht identifiziert wurden.

Retter finden noch Erdbeben-Überlebende in Nepals Trümmern

Mon, 04 May 2015 01:44:00 +0200

Mehr als eine Woche nach dem verheerenden Himalaya-Erdbeben haben Helfer nach Behördenangaben noch mehrere Überlebende aus Trümmern und Erdmassen geborgen. Unter ihnen sei ein 105 Jahre alter Mann, wie die Polizei in Nepal mitteilte. Deutsche Rettungsteams waren da schon wieder auf dem Weg nach Hause.

8 gün sonra mucize

Mon, 04 May 2015 01:35:00 +0200

Nepal depreminde ölü sayısı 7 bini geçti. Dağlık bölgelere yardım ulaştırmakta büyük zorluk yaşanıyor. Bir köyde ise 8 gün sonra enkazdan 3 kişi sağ kurtarıldı. Nepal'de geçen hafta meydana gelen 7.8'lik depremde, enkazdan çıkarılan ceset sayısının 7 bin 57'ye tırmandığı açıklandı.

Un mini-tsunami touche des îles du sud du Japon

Sun, 03 May 2015 22:58:00 +0200

Une vague de 50 centimètres a atteint l'île de Hachijojima (le point rouge sur la carte), dans l'archipel Izu, sans causer de dommage, selon les médias locaux (©GoogleMaps). Un tsunami de faible ampleur a touché tôt dimanche matin un groupe d'îles au sud du Japon, dans le Pacifique , à la suite....

PNG PM urges vigilance following big earthquake

Tue, 05 May 2015 11:48:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea's prime minister, Peter O'Neill, has been briefed by the Governor of East New Britain, Ereman Tobaining, on this afternoon's large earthquake in the region. The US Geological survey says a 7.5 magnitude quake struck 130 kilometres south/southwest of East New britain's capital Kokopo at a depth of 42 kilometres.

Earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, triggering panic and tsunami alert

Tue, 05 May 2015 11:31:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea today, sending frightened residents fleeing from their homes, but a threatened tsunami passed without incident, seismologists said. The quake struck 133 kilometres south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a depth of 63....

Quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast; no injuries

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:52:00 +0200

MELBOURNE. A major earthquake struck off the south of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, but despite a small tsunami near the epicenter there were no reports of widespread damage or injury. The U.S. Geological Service announced a magnitude-7.4 earthquake hit around 150 kilometers (more than 93 miles) south of Papua New Guinea.

7.4-magnitude temblor jolts Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:41:00 +0200

The US Geological Survey said the tremor hit the Oceania country 133 kilometers (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the province of East New Britain on Tuesday, Press TV reported. It added that the temblor hit at a depth of 63 kilometers and was followed by a 5.9-magnitude aftershock.

Tsunami threat as earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:40:00 +0200

SYDNEY — A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists said, although local residents said there was no major damage and sea levels were the same. The quake struck 133km south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New....

Tsunami threat as earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:27:00 +0200

Earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:24:00 +0200

Tuesday, 05 May 2015 10:19 An earthquake of a magnitude 7.1 has struck off Papua New Guinea 128 kilometres southwest of Rabaul at a depth of 61kilometers. There where no immediate reports of damages or casualties. Rabaul, a town on east new Britain island, lies in the shadow of Mount Tavurvur, an active volcano.

PHIVOLCS: No tsunami threat on PHL after Papua New Guinea quake

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:12:00 +0200

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Tuesday allayed fears of a tsunami stemming from a magnitude-7.5 quake that occurred in Papua New Guinea. In an advisory, Phivolcs said the quake had occurred in the New Ireland region in Papua New Guinea at 9:44 a.m. Philippine time.

7.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Papua New Guinea, No Damage Reported

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:09:00 +0200

A strong earthquake shook Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, rattling residents but causing little damage in the island nation. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 7.5-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 42 kilometers and was centered 130 kilometers south of the town of Kokopo on the island of New Britain.

Large earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:08:00 +0200

A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the warning but said that a destructive....

Small tsunami after PNG quake

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:07:00 +0200

A tsunami estimated at just under one metre was seen in the harbour of Rabaul, a town near the epicentre of the 7.5-magnitude quake, said Chris McKee, assistant director of the Geophysical Observatory in Port Moresby. There were no reports of flooding, as the tsunami didn’t rise beyond the normal level of high tide, McKee said.

Strong earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no reports of damage

Tue, 05 May 2015 09:51:00 +0200

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicenter. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the warning but....

7.4 quake, aftershocks hit Papua New Guinea prompting tsunami scare

Tue, 05 May 2015 09:49:00 +0200

Keep up with the news by installing RT’s extension for . Never miss a story with this clean and simple app that delivers the latest headlines to you. A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Papua New Guinea, US Geological Survey reported.

Strong earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no reports of damage

Tue, 05 May 2015 09:34:00 +0200

By Matt Siegel. A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the warning but said....

Tsunami Threat Recedes After Earthquake In Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 09:20:00 +0200

Tsunami Warning Issued After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Papua New Guinea. A tsunami warning was issued after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit off Papua New Guinea Monday. Reuters. Update as of 1:00 a.m. EDT: A tsunami threat, following an earthquake Tuesday, to the South Pacific island nation....

Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 09:10:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been cancelled for coastlines near the epicentre of a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck off Papua New Guinea. The US Geological Survey issued an alert saying the quake struck 13km south of Kokopo at approximately 11.44am AEST, in the New Britain region of the island nation, at a depth of 50km.

PNG's East New Britain rattled again by 7-point-five magnitude quake

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:58:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea's East New Britain Province has managed to escape yet another strong earthquake, this time 7-point-five magnitude, with only minor damage. A tsunami warning had been issued after the quake struck just before midday local time, with the epicentre about 140 kilometres south of the towns of Kokopo and Rabaul.

Quake sows panic in Papua New Guinea, Tsunami threat passes

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:56:00 +0200

NNA - A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, sending frightened residents fleeing from their homes, but a threatened tsunami passed without incident, seismologists said. The quake struck 133 kilometers (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a depth of 63 kilometers, the U.

PNG's East New Britain rattled again by 7-point-five magnitude quake

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:55:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:51:00 +0200

BREAKING NEWS: Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Papua New Guinea Quake struck 13km south of Kokopo, in the New Britain region Tsunami waves up to 1m were possible for Papua New Guinea coastlines Earthquakes were recently recorded in region says US Geological Survey By....

Quake sows panic in Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat passes

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:51:00 +0200

SYDNEY - A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, sending frightened residents fleeing from their homes, but a threatened tsunami passed without incident, seismologists said. The quake struck 133 kilometres (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain....

Earthquake shakes PNG

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:42:00 +0200

Update: 6:24PM AN earthquake of 7.1-magnitude around 1.44pm (Fiji time) hit 78.7km ESE of Ralman Village, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, the Mineral Resources Department said. A tsunami warning was also issued for coastlines near the epicentre of the earthquake that jolted PNG, however, there was no confirmed damaged reports by the Seismology Unit.

Tsunami threat as 7.4 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:28:00 +0200

Last Updated On 05 May,2015 About 48 minutes ago Hirshorn said the best estimate based on initial readings was a wave of about \"a metre or so\" SYDNEY (AFP) - A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the local coast, seismologists said.

Quake Sows Panic in Papua New Guinea, Tsunami Threat Passes

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:26:00 +0200

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, sending frightened residents fleeing from their homes, but a threatened tsunami passed without incident, seismologists said. The quake struck 133 kilometers (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a depth of 63 kilometers, the U.

7.4 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:20:00 +0200

Latest: A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, sending frightened residents fleeing from their homes, but a threatened tsunami passed without incident, seismologists said. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with tsunami waves possible along....

Small tsunami seen near epicenter of Papua New Guinea quake

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:16:00 +0200

. Associated Press A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, generating a small tsunami near the epicenter, bringing down power lines and cracking walls, but causing no widespread damage. A tsunami estimated at under 1 meter (3 feet) was seen in....

Tsunami threat as 7.4 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:15:00 +0200

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists said, although local residents said there was no major damage and sea levels were the same. The quake struck 133 kilometres (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo....

Papua New Guinea hit by 7.4-magnitude earthquake, tsunami alert issued

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:06:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has hit Papua New Guinea triggering a tsunami alert in the South Pacific island nation. No tsunami alert has been issued for New Zealand. The strong quake struck the southern coast of Papua New Guinea while the tsunami warning has been issued for a 300-km area surrounding the epicentre.

7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:06:00 +0200

A an earthquake with a 7.5 magnitude on the Richter scale took place last night (Monday) approximately 150 kilometers to the south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea. Only minor damage has been thus far reported. The US Geological Service has issued a tsunami warning within 300 kilometers of the epicenter.

Quake panics Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 08:04:00 +0200

THE quake struck 133km south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a depth of 63km, the US Geological Survey said on Tuesday, and was followed by a 5.9 magnitude aftershock. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre initially warned that "hazardous tsunami waves" were possible but in....

Quake sows panic in Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat passes

Tue, 05 May 2015 07:53:00 +0200

SYDNEY: A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, sending frightened residents fleeing from their homes, but a threatened tsunami passed without incident, seismologists said. The quake struck 133 kilometres (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain....

No tsunami threat issued for India, Indian Ocean

Tue, 05 May 2015 07:49:00 +0200

Soon after a powerful earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit the island nation of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC), housed in the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) here, issued a no tsunami threat bulletin for India and the Indian Ocean.

No tsunami threat issued for India, Indian Ocean

Tue, 05 May 2015 07:45:00 +0200

UPDATE3: M7.5 quake strikes PNG, no Pacific-wide tsunami threat

Tue, 05 May 2015 07:34:00 +0200

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, but no tsunami alert was issued for the wider Pacific region and experts said the threat to coasts located near the quake's epicenter has largely passed. The quake struck at 11:44 a.m.

Papua New Guinea earthquake sparks tsunami warning, but only minor damage reported

Tue, 05 May 2015 07:20:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, generating a small tsunami near the epicenter, bringing down power lines and cracking walls, but causing no widespread damage. A tsunami estimated at under one meter (three feet) was seen in the harbor of Rabaul, a town near the epicenter of the 7.

Quake sows panic in Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat passes

Tue, 05 May 2015 07:18:00 +0200

Sydney. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, sending frightened residents fleeing from their homes, but a threatened tsunami passed without incident, seismologists said, cited by AFP The quake struck 133 kilometres (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the....

Tsunami warning following 7.5-magnitude quake in Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 07:10:00 +0200

. Sydney: A tsunami warning was issued following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck 150 km south of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 5.6 degrees south latitude and 152.1 degrees east longitude.

7.4 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 07:08:00 +0200

SYDNEY, May 5, 2015 (AFP) - A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists said, although local residents said there was no major damage and sea levels were the same. The quake struck 133 kilometres (83 miles)....

7.4-Magnitude Quake Hits Papua New Guinea, Tsunami Possible

Tue, 05 May 2015 07:07:00 +0200

A strong, 7.4-magnitude earthquake shook Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, prompting a warning of a minor tsunami along the coast of the island nation. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck at a depth of 63 kilometers and was centered 133 kilometers south of the town of Kokopo on the island of New Britain.

Strong earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no reports of damage

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:49:00 +0200

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the warning but said that a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami reaching as far as Hawaii was not expected. The quake, downgraded from an initial estimate of 7.5, struck around 0140 GMT (7:44am Bangladesh time) at a depth of 63 km and was the latest in a series of strong tremors to hit the region.

Tsunami warning: 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:48:00 +0200

World Briefing: Papua New Guinea: Fourth Earthquake

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:43:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of the New Britain region on Tuesday, but early reports said the quake caused only minor damage to buildings. Vanessa Bale, who works at the Gazelle International Hotel in Kokopo in New Britain, said that she felt the earthquake and that pots....

Tsunami threat as 7.4 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:34:00 +0200

. SYDNEY – A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the local coast, seismologists said. The quake struck 133km south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a depth of 63km, the US Geological Survey said, and was followed by a 5.

Papua New Guinea Hit by Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake, Tsunami Warning Issued

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:32:00 +0200

MOSCOW (Sputnik) A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of the New Britain Island in Papua New Guinea, hazardous tsunami waves are expected in some coastal areas. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 01:44 GMT on Tuesday.

Tsunami threat looms as 7.4 quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:30:00 +0200

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said "hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 kilometres of the earthquake epicentre". SYDNEY: A 7.4 magnitude struck off on Tuesday with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the local coast, seismologists said.

Strong quake hits near Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:29:00 +0200

SYDNEY, 0 hours, 30 minutes ago A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the....

Tsunami Threat as 7.4 Magnitude Quake Hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:26:00 +0200

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists said, although local residents said there was no major damage and sea levels were the same. The quake struck 133 kilometers (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in....

Tsunami Warning Issued After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:22:00 +0200

. A tsunami warning was issued after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit off Papua New Guinea Monday. Reuters. A tsunami warning was issued after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit near South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey wrote.

Tsunami risk downgraded after 7.5 quake in PNG

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:13:00 +0200

A tsunami risk is being downgraded after a strong earth quake hit Papua New Guinea. The quake measuring 7.5 struck near New Irealand at a depth of 50 kilometres. A warning was issued for risks of waves possible for coasts within 300 kilometres of the earthquake.

Quake rattles Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:12:00 +0200

REUTERS File photo: Fabrizio Bensch Sydney - A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the local coast, seismologists said. The quake struck 133km south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a depth of 63km,....

Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:09:00 +0200

5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Andaman Islands

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:09:00 +0200

A moderate intensity earthquake of 5.1 magnitude has reportedly rattled Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on Friday at 2:30pm, according to reports. "Earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale has hit Andaman region at 2.29 p.m.," IANS quoted an IMD official as saying.

Earthquake of Magnitude 7.5 Hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:09:00 +0200

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake jolted 139 km south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 k.m, was initially determined to be at 5.6 degrees south latitude and 152.1 degrees east longitude. Recently, massive earthquake of 7.

Quake hits Papua New Guinea, triggers tsunami alert

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:04:00 +0200

(1 hr 24 mins ago) A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the local coast, seismologists said. The quake struck 133 kilometers south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a depth of 63 kilometers, the US Geological Survey said, and was followed by a 5.

Tsunami threat as 7.4 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 06:03:00 +0200

SYDNEY -- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the local coast, seismologists said. The quake struck 133 kilometres (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a depth of 63 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said, and was followed by a 5.

Tsunami warning issued for Papua New Guinea after quake

Tue, 05 May 2015 05:53:00 +0200

SYDNEY, May 5 (Xinhua) -- A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck 150 kilometers south of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday and warnings of tsunamis were issued. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the event and issued a " hazardous" alert within 300km of the epicenter.

Tsunami threat as 7.4 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 05:46:00 +0200

SYDNEY - A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the local coast, seismologists said. The quake struck 133 kilometres (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a depth of 63 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said, and was followed by a 5.

Tsunami Warning After Strong Earthquake Off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 05:45:00 +0200

Tsunami Warning Issued After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Papua New Guinea. A tsunami warning was issued after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit off Papua New Guinea Monday. Reuters. A tsunami warning was issued after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit near South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea, the U.

Report: Quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 05:35:00 +0200

The South Pacific island of Papua New Guinea was hit by a powerful earthquake on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported. Officials warned a local tsunami was possible. The 7.4-magnitude temblor struck about 80 miles south of Kokopo at a depth of 40 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Magnitude-7.4 earthquake hits off the coast of Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 05:26:00 +0200

A magnitude-7.4 earthquake has struck around 150 kilometres south of Papua New Guinea, according to the US Geological Service (USGS). A tsunami warning for "hazardous" waves is current within 300km of the epicentre. The USGS measured the earthquake depth at 35km.

Strong earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no reports of damage

Tue, 05 May 2015 05:17:00 +0200

Published: Tuesday May 5, 2015 MYT 10:40:03 AM Updated: Tuesday May 5, 2015 MYT 10:40:03 AM Strong earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no reports of damage. by matt siegel SYDNEY (Reuters) - A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the U.

Magnitude-7.4 earthquake hits off the coast of Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 05:09:00 +0200

Strong earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no reports of damage

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:59:00 +0200

(Updated 10:42 a.m.) Reuters SYDNEY - A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicenter.

Tsunami alert after earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:57:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been issued after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck around 93 miles south of Papua New Guinea. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit in the New Britain region of the island nation. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 186 miles of the epicentre.

Magnitude-7.4 quake hits off the coast of Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:55:00 +0200

Magnitude-7.4 earthquake hits off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Updated May 05, 2015 12:47:59. A magnitude-7.4 earthquake has struck around 150 kilometres south of Papua New Guinea, according to the US Geological Service (USGS). A tsunami warning for "hazardous" waves is current within 300km of the epicentre.

Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:52:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been issued for coastlines near the epicentre of a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck off Papua New Guinea. The US Geological Survey issued an alert saying the quake struck 13km south of Kokopo, in the New Britain region of the island nation, at a depth of 50km.

Strong earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no reports of damage

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:51:00 +0200

(Adds details, no immediate reports of damage) By Matt Siegel. SYDNEY, May 5 (Reuters) - A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 hits near Papua New Guinea - USGS

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:51:00 +0200

SYDNEY, May 5 (Reuters) - A large magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. (Reporting by Matt Siegel; Editing by Alex Richardson) We welcome comments....

Strong earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no reports of damage

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:50:00 +0200

SYDNEY: A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the warning but said that a....

Tsunami warning raised after 7.4-magnitude quake strikes near Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:44:00 +0200

SYDNEY (REUTERS) - A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the warning but said that a....

Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 hits near Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:34:00 +0200

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. The large earthquake struck 689km north-east of Port Moresby, the capital, at 11:44am AEST, at a depth of 63.1 km.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 hits near Papua New Guinea - USGS

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:31:00 +0200

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A large magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. (Reporting by Matt Siegel; Editing by Alex Richardson) ....

Strong earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no reports of damage

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:31:00 +0200

Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 hits near Papua New Guinea, tsunami warning issued

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:30:00 +0200

A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the warning but said that a....

Strong earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no reports of damage

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:25:00 +0200

Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:22:00 +0200

A tsunami warning has been issued after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake has reportedly struck off Papua New Guinea. The US Geological Survey issued an alert saying the quake struck 13km south of Kokopo, in the New Britain region of the island nation, at a depth of 10km.

Tsunami warning after large earthquake off Papua New Guinea coast

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:19:00 +0200

. A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has triggered a tsunami alert in the Pacific. Staff and Reuters. Tuesday 5 May 2015 03.13 BST Last modified on Tuesday 5 May 2015 03.15 BST. A large magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck around 150 km (93 miles) south of Papua New Guinea, the Tuesday.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 hits near Papua New Guinea USGS

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:14:00 +0200

SYDNEY - A large magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicenter. We welcome healthy discussions and friendly debate! Please click Flag to alert us of a comment that may be abusive or threatening.

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Tue, 05 May 2015 01:13:00 +0200

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Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights earthquakes in Nepal, China and Papua New Guinea

Mon, 04 May 2015 15:31:00 +0200

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Western Australian landscape isn't as tectonically stable as previously thought

Mon, 04 May 2015 15:00:00 +0200

Beau Whitney at Cape Range. Credit: Martha Whitney. Earthquakes may be rare in Australia, but an analysis of WA coastline suggests our landscape isn't as tectonically stable as previously thought. University of Western Australia geohazards researcher Beau Whitney says tectonic movement in Australia....

Nepal: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (27 Apr - 4 May 2015)

Mon, 04 May 2015 13:30:00 +0200

Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée. Fin de l'alerte tsunami, pas de dégât matériel

Tue, 05 May 2015 11:53:00 +0200

5 mai 2015 à 11h14 commentaires Une alerte au tsunami a déclenché un début de panique ce mardi sur de petites îles du Pacifique après un séisme de magnitude 7,4 survenu au large de la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée, mais la menace est passée sans faire de dégâts.

Papua Yeni Gine açıklarında 7.4 şiddetinde deprem

Tue, 05 May 2015 11:49:00 +0200

5 Mayıs 2015 Paylaş Güneydoğu Asya ülkesi Papua Yeni Gine'nin 150 km açıklarında 7.4 şiddetinde deprem meydana geldi. Depremin ardından bölgede tsunami uyarısı yapıldı. Şu an için depremin büyük bir hasara yol açmadığı bildiriliyor. Papua Yeni Gine son haftalarda üst üste şiddetli sarsıntılar yaşamaya başladı.

TERREMOTO OGGI / Calabria, scossa di M 2 in provincia di Cosenza (in tempo reale, martedì 5 maggio ore 9.35)

Tue, 05 May 2015 11:37:00 +0200

TERREMOTO OGGI IN CALABRIA, SCOSSA DI M 2 IN PROVINCIA DI COSENZA Un terremoto di magnitudo 2 si è verificato questa notte in Calabria. La scossa è stata avvertita poco prima delle 4 in provincia di Cosenza, con epicentro localizzato nell’area della Sila: i comuni maggiormente interessati, distanti....

Papua Yeni Gine'de deprem sonrası tsunami meydana geldi

Tue, 05 May 2015 11:34:00 +0200

Başkent Port Moresby'deki Jeofizik Gözlem Merkezi, 7,2 büyüklüğündeki depremin merkez üssü yakınlarındaki Rabaul açıklarında 1 metrelik dalga oluştuğunu açıkladı. Pasifik Tsunami Uyarı Merkezi de depremin ardından yaptığı tsunami uyarısını kaldırdı. ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi, daha önce depremin büyüklüğünü 7,4 olarak duyurmuştu.