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PNG urged to improve disasters response capacity

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 03:14:00 +0200

The National Disaster Centre is making a submission to the cabinet of new prime minister James Marape. It stresses the vulnerability of PNG to multiple natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, cyclones and flooding. Two earthquakes over magnitude-seven struck PNG last month - on....

Earthquakes sinking American Samoa

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 03:46:00 +0200

New research suggest a massive earthquake is responsible for big sea level rise on American Samoa. The 2009 earthquake may have dragged the island nation up to 18 centimetres deeper into the earth. The team from ABC News brings you Pacific current affairs with a focus on Melanesia. The program can be heard Monday to Friday 6am, 7am and 3pm AEST.

Papua New Guinea: After the Quake

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:30:00 +0200

IN THE REMOTE VILLAGES OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA, UNICEF BRINGS MUCH-NEEDED RELIEF TO CHILDREN LIVING IN FEAR AFTER A MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE LEVELED HOMES AND DISPLACED FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION CANNOT WAIT FUNDED FIRST EMERGENCY RESPONSE. ‘Shortage of food and fear were the main things that affected children.

ECUADOR MEDICS TO HELP IN SOLOMONS RECOVERY

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 05:39:00 +0200

By Moffat Mamu. HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Solomon Star, April 17) - Extra medical doctors from overseas will be in Solomon Islands to do volunteer work. This includes five medical doctors from the country of Ecuador in South America who are expected to start work soon as volunteers in the tsunami-affected communities.

Massive 8 magnitude earthquake strikes Peru as buildings COLLAPSE

Sun, 26 May 2019 12:27:00 +0200

The massive tremor felt from hundreds of miles around left buildings collapsing amid fears of casualties. Shocking pictures emerged of mountains of rubble with shopping centres and homes among the badly damaged. The powerful quake in south America was felt as far as 550 miles away in neghbouring country Ecuador.

Researcher issues earthquake alert, strong tremors could jolt earth in 24 hours

Thu, 23 May 2019 11:14:00 +0200

Frank Hoogerbeets, a self-proclaimed seismic researcher, has claimed that powerful earthquakes measuring more than 6 in the Richter scale could jolt the planet either today or tomorrow. The Dutch researcher also revealed that a critical planetary alignment involving the Earth, Sun, and Mercury is the cause of this increase in seismic activities.

Earthquake of 7.5 Magnitude with Tsunami Potential Shocks Papua New Guinea

Thu, 23 May 2019 05:01:00 +0200

KOKOPO, NETRALNEWS.COM An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale struck the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday (05/14/2019). The US Geological Survey (USGS) says there is a possibility of a dangerous tsunami wave, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Tanzania floods kill five, leave around 2,500 homeless

Wed, 22 May 2019 12:42:00 +0200

Flooding in Tanzania has killed five people and forced about 2,500 to flee their homes after a week of torrential rain in the country's south, an official said Friday. Schools have closed in Kyela, a district on the border of Lake Malawi, and families fled to shelters after losing everything in the rising waters.

Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea - 7.5 M Earthquake Impact Update (GDACS, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 21 May 2019)

Tue, 21 May 2019 13:20:00 +0200

Assessments are ongoing following a 7.5 M earthquake between New Ireland and New Britain Islands on 14 May at 12.58 UTC. As of 21 May, around 130 families are reportedly displaced on the Duke of York Islands and at least 130 houses are severely damaged in the area. Informing humanitarians worldwide.

Pacific region

Tue, 21 May 2019 05:09:00 +0200

Natural disasters ranging from cyclones to floods, droughts and earthquakes frequently occur in the Pacific region. The pacific island countries (including Papua New Guinea, Fiji Islands, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands and Vanuatu) rank among the highest in the world in terms of numbers of casualties and people affected by disasters.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Sat, 18 May 2019 07:19:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people.

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits PNG

Sat, 18 May 2019 04:32:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 has struck 12 km south-west of Taron, in the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Saturday, according to U.S. Geological Survey, reports citing Xinhua. The earthquake which occurred at 8:37 am local time was initially determined to be at 4.579 degrees south latitude and 153.

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits PNG: USGS

Sat, 18 May 2019 03:38:00 +0200

SYDNEY, May 18 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 has struck 12 km south-west of Taron, in the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Saturday, according to U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake which occurred at 8:37 am local time was initially determined to be at 4.579 degrees south latitude and 153.

1st LD: 6.0-magnitude earthquake hits PNG: USGS

Sat, 18 May 2019 02:28:00 +0200

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. SYDNEY, May 18 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 has struck 12 km south-west of Taron, in the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Saturday, according to U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake which occurred at 8:37 am local time was initially determined to be at 4.

100 displaced on remote island by Papua New Guinea quake

Fri, 17 May 2019 09:41:00 +0200

Areas close to the epicentre have reported surprisingly little damage from the magnitude 7.5 tremblor. — AFP pic. KOKOPO (Papua New Guinea), May 17 — More than 100 people living on a remote tropical island were displaced by this week’s massive earthquake in Papua New Guinea, according to responders....

100 displaced on remote island by Papua New Guinea quake

Fri, 17 May 2019 09:33:00 +0200

More than 100 people living on a remote tropical island were displaced by this week's massive earthquake in Papua New Guinea, according to responders who, days later, have finally reached affected communities. Disaster authorities said an elderly disabled woman was injured when one of several homes....

100 displaced on remote island by Papua New Guinea quake

Fri, 17 May 2019 07:31:00 +0200

100 displaced on remote island by Papua New Guinea quake

Fri, 17 May 2019 07:29:00 +0200

The magnitude 7.5 tremblor late Tuesday sent residents running from their homes for safety and sparked fears of a tsunami. More than 100 people living on a remote tropical island were displaced by this week's massive earthquake in Papua New Guinea, according to responders who, days later, have finally reached affected communities.

Papua New Guinea assesses quake damage

Fri, 17 May 2019 01:26:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11pm on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people.

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake

Thu, 16 May 2019 09:57:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea dispatched assessment teams Wednesday to get a full picture of the damage caused by a violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck an island chain off the north coast overnight. An AFP reporter and residents on New Britain said electricity was still out and radio stations off air....

Violent earthquake hits Papua New Guinea A powerful earthquake has struck an island chain off Papua New Guinea's north coast. A tsunami warning was briefly issued but later lifted. The extent of any damage was expected to become clear after sunrise.

Thu, 16 May 2019 04:52:00 +0200

A shallow, violent offshore quake hit Papua New Guinea's remote New Britain island late on Tuesday. The 7.5 magnitude quake initially triggered a tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre warned that unusually large waves could reach Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia, however it later said the tsunami threat had passed.

Papua New Guinea Assesses Damage From Powerful Earthquake

Wed, 15 May 2019 17:53:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities were assessing the extent of damage Wednesday from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea - 7.5 M Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, PTWC, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 15 May 2019)

Wed, 15 May 2019 16:48:00 +0200

An earthquake of 7.5 M at a depth of 10 km occurred off eastern Papua New Guinea on 14 May at 12.58 UTC. The epicentre was 4.5 km west of southern New Ireland Island and 43 km north-east of Kokopo town (New Britain Island). Up to 31,000 people were exposed to very strong shaking and up to 229,000 to strong shaking.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 12:14:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Powerful quake rattles Papua New Guinea, no injury reports

Wed, 15 May 2019 11:14:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake rattled coastal townships in Papua New Guinea late Tuesday and authorities say there have been no initial reports of major damage or injuries. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck in the ocean about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Kokopo, a town with a population of about 26,000, according to the U.

Powerful quake rattles residents on Papua New Guinea island

Wed, 15 May 2019 10:54:00 +0200

A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geological Survey said.

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake - The Manila Times Online

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:09:00 +0200

KOKOPO, Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea dispatched assessment teams Wednesday to get a full picture of the damage caused by a violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck an island chain off the north coast overnight. An Agence France-Presse reporter and residents on New Britain said electricity....

Strong earthquake jolts Papua New Guinea anew

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:02:00 +0200

SYDNEY -- An earthquake measuring 7.7-magnitude struck some 45 km northeast of Kokopo, in the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The shallow earthquake, which hit at a depth of around 10 km, had triggered a tsunami alert in the said....

Powerful quake jolts Papua New Guinea island

Wed, 15 May 2019 08:27:00 +0200

KOKOPO, Papua New Guinea: A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geological Survey said.

Tsunami warning after strong quake off Papua New Guinea: USGS

Wed, 15 May 2019 08:27:00 +0200

KOKOPO, Papua New Guinea: A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with hazardous tsunami waves possible, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. The shallow quake occurred 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo in PNG, the USGS said.

7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes PNG, tsunami warning "passed"

Wed, 15 May 2019 08:07:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 7.7-magnitude struck some 45 km northeast of Kokopo, in the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey(USGS). The shallow earthquake which hit at a depth of around 10 km had triggered a tsunami alert for the country and....

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 07:50:00 +0200

New Guinea dispatched assessment teams Wednesday to get a full picture of the damage caused by a violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck an island chain off the north coast overnight. An AFP reporter and residents on New Britain said electricity was still out and radio stations off air some 12....

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 07:35:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea is located on the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, to the east of Indonesia and north of eastern Australia. (Source: Google maps) Papua New Guinea authorities were assessing the extent of damage Wednesday from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening.

Papua New Guinea officials assess extent magnitude 7.5 quake damage 41 minutes ago A small tsunami was triggered following the shake.

Wed, 15 May 2019 07:06:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11pm on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people.

Aftershocks rattle Papua New Guinea after magnitude 7.5 earthquake

Wed, 15 May 2019 07:03:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns yesterday evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 pm Tuesday (local time) at a relatively shallow depth of 10km, according to the US Geological Survey.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 06:52:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Papua New Guinea authorities were assessing the extent of damage Wednesday from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), according to the U.

PNG assesses damage from magnitude 7.5 earthquake

Wed, 15 May 2019 06:24:00 +0200

have dispatched teams in the Pacific island nation's New Britain province to monitor remote communities for casualties and assess the extent of damage after a powerful, shallow earthquake rattled coastal towns. The magnitude 7.5 offshore tremor struck around 50km east of the main city of Rabaul at a....

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 06:12:00 +0200

KOKOPO, Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea dispatched assessment teams Wednesday (May 15) to get a full picture of the damage caused by a violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck an island chain off the north coast overnight. An AFP reporter and residents on New Britain said electricity was....

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:48:00 +0200

KOKOPO, Papua New Guinea, May 15, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Papua New Guinea dispatched assessment teams Wednesday to get a full picture of the damage caused by a violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck an island chain off the north coast overnight. An AFP reporter and residents on New Britain said....

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:46:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Papua New Guinea authorities were assessing the extent of damage Wednesday from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), according to the U.

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:44:00 +0200

By Elizabeth Vuvu (AFP) 31 mins ago in World Papua New Guinea dispatched assessment teams Wednesday to get a full picture of the damage caused by a violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck an island chain off the north coast overnight. An AFP reporter and residents on New Britain said....

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:44:00 +0200

Kokopo (Papua New Guinea) (AFP) - Papua New Guinea dispatched assessment teams Wednesday to get a full picture of the damage caused by a violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck an island chain off the north coast overnight. An AFP reporter and residents on New Britain said electricity was still....

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:42:00 +0200

Damage caused by an earthquake in Papua New Guinea is seen in this handout image released March 7, 2018.. — Reuters pic. KOKOPO, May 15 — Papua New Guinea dispatched assessment teams today to get a full picture of the damage caused by a violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck an island chain off the north coast overnight.

Strong Earthquake Hits Eastern Papua New Guinea

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:32:00 +0200

BANGKOK – A strong magnitude-7.5 earthquake hit eastern Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the United States Geological Service reported. Authorities have not yet announced any civilian or material damage in the affected area, where the nearest population center is Rabaul on the island of New Britain, an....

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:32:00 +0200

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:31:00 +0200

An AFP reporter and residents on New Britain said electricity was still out and radio stations off air some 12 hours after the quake, but there appeared to be no major structural damage or loss of life. "We didn't really have that much damage thank goodness, just ornaments falling down and that kind....

Assessment teams deployed after massive Papua New Guinea quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:30:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:28:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:18:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand Papua New Guinea authorities were assessing the extent of damage Wednesday from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), according to the U.

Papua New Guinea assesses quake damage

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:16:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11pm on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:16:00 +0200

The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people. Chris McKee, the acting director of geohazards....

No tsunami threat to New Zealand after powerful 7.5 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:11:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake stuck Papua New Guinea late Tuesday evening, triggering a tsunami alert for coastal areas up to 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) away. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake measured magnitude 7.5 and was located 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Kokopo, a remote town with a population of about 26,000.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:07:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:06:00 +0200

Powerful quake rattles Papua New Guinea, no injury reports

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:06:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A powerful earthquake rattled coastal townships in Papua New Guinea late Tuesday and authorities say there have been no initial reports of major damage or injuries. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck in the ocean about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Kokopo, a town with a population of about 26,000, according to the U.

Papua New Guinea assesses quake damage

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:05:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11pm on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake Source: AP

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:00:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:59:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:54:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND Papua New Guinea authorities were assessing the extent of damage Wednesday from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), according to the U.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:51:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses quake damage

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:50:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11pm on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people.

Magnitude 7.5 quake hits off Papua New Guinea, teams assess damage

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:50:00 +0200

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (REUTERS) – Disaster officials dispatched local relief teams in Papua New Guinea’s New Britain province on Wednesday (May 15) to monitor remote communities for casualties or damage after a strong, shallow earthquake rattled the area on Tuesday. The magnitude 7.

Massive 7.5 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:48:00 +0200

A massive 7.5 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, potentially triggering a tsunami warning that could go as far east as Hawaii. The quake struck locally at about 10:58 p.m., which is 8:58 a.m. ET, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:48:00 +0200

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Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:48:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses quake damage

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:47:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11pm on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people.

Powerful quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert issued

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:43:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia — A powerful earthquake stuck Papua New Guinea on Tuesday evening, triggering a tsunami alert for the country and for the nearby Solomon Islands. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake measured magnitude 7.5 and was located 45 kilometres (28 miles) northeast of Kokopo.

Papua New Guinea assesses quake damage

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:39:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11pm on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people.

Papua New Guinea assesses quake damage

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:39:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11pm on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:38:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:37:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake Source: AP

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:36:00 +0200

Powerful quake rattles Papua New Guinea, no injury reports Source: AP

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:35:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A powerful earthquake rattled coastal townships in Papua New Guinea late Tuesday and authorities say there have been no initial reports of major damage or injuries. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck in the ocean about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Kokopo, a town....

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake Source: AP

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:35:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:34:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Wed, 15 May 2019 04:34:00 +0200

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Powerful quake rattles Papua New Guinea, no injury reports Source: AP

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:32:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake Source: AP

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:32:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea assesses quake damage

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:32:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11pm on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. It was offshore about 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo, which has about 26,000 people.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:28:00 +0200

Tuesday May 14, 2019 10:12 PM Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:26:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) � Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:19:00 +0200

By NICK PERRY Associated Press. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Papua New Guinea authorities are assessing the extent of damage from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes PNG, tsunami warning "passed"

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:17:00 +0200

SYDNEY, May 15 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 7.7-magnitude struck some 45 km northeast of Kokopo, in the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey(USGS). The shallow earthquake which hit at a depth of around 10 km had triggered a tsunami alert....

Papua New Guinea earthquake: TSUNAMI THREAT for Pacific after 7.7 quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:15:00 +0200

The 7.7 earthquake struck the island of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was a threat of tsunami. They said in an alert: “An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 occurred in the New Britain region, Papua New Guinea at 12:58 UTC.

Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:11:00 +0200

Powerful quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert issued

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:44:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - A powerful earthquake stuck Papua New Guinea on Tuesday evening, triggering a tsunami alert for the country and for the nearby Solomon Islands. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake measured magnitude 7.5 and was located 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Kokopo.

Powerful earthquakes hits PNG, tsunami warning lifted for So...

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:33:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake has stuck Papua New Guinea, triggering a tsunami alert for the country and for the nearby Solomon Islands. The warning has now been lifted. The US Geological Survey said the quake measured magnitude 7.5 and was located 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo. It was centred at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometres, it said.

Powerful quake rattles Papua New Guinea, no injury reports

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:31:00 +0200

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful earthquake rattled coastal townships in Papua New Guinea late Tuesday and authorities say there have been no initial reports of major damage or injuries. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck in the ocean about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Kokopo, a town....

Magnitude 7.5 quake hits off Papua New Guinea, tsunami warning lifted

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:13:00 +0200

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A strong, shallow earthquake hit near Rabaul in Papua New Guinea's remote New Britain island on Tuesday, rattling the city as residents slept. The magnitude 7.5 quake triggered an initial tsunami warning, though local officials said no waves were observed, nor any casualties yet....

Powerful quake rattles Papua New Guinea, no injury reports

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:08:00 +0200

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Magnitude 7.5 quake hits off Papua New Guinea, tsunami warning lifted

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:06:00 +0200

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A strong, shallow earthquake hit near Rabaul in Papua New Guinea’s remote New Britain island on Tuesday, rattling the city as residents slept. The magnitude 7.5 quake triggered an initial tsunami warning, though local officials said no waves were observed, nor any casualties yet....

Strong earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:05:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake struck Papua New Guinea early Friday, one month after an even stronger quake on the island nation. Hawaii's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center registered the tremor at a magnitude of 7.2, but said that an immediate danger had passed.

Powerful quake rattles Papua New Guinea, no injury reports

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:04:00 +0200

Powerful quake rattles residents on Papua New Guinea island

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:03:00 +0200

A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11 p.m., local time, some 44 kilometers northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the said.

Magnitude 7.5 quake hits off Papua New Guinea, teams assess damage

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:03:00 +0200

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Disaster officials dispatched local relief teams in Papua New Guinea’s New Britain province on Wednesday to monitor remote communities for casualties or damage after a strong, shallow earthquake rattled the island the previous evening. The magnitude 7.

Powerful quake rattles Papua New Guinea, no injury reports

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:01:00 +0200

Alerte tsunami en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée après un séisme de 7,5

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:18:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 7,5 s'est produit mardi au large de la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée, a rapporté l'institut américain USGS, entraînant un risque de tsunami selon le centre d'alerte des tsunamis dans le Pacifique. Un très fort séisme (magnitude 7,5) a été enregistré en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée ,....

20.373 Visitas · Terremoto 7,5 sacudió a Papúa Nueva Guinea en el Pacífico Sur

Wed, 15 May 2019 15:18:00 +0200

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 7,5 sacudió a Papúa Nueva Guinea , en la región suroeste del océano Pacífico, este martes a las 08:19 (hora de Chile), informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), lo que provocó una alerta ante un posible tsunami, que luego fue desactivada.

Un terremoto de 7,5 sacude Papúa Nueva Guinea y activa alarma de tsunami en partes del Pacífico

Wed, 15 May 2019 13:21:00 +0200

EPA El sismo se registró a nada más 10 kilómetros de profundidad cerca de la costa de Kokopo. A terremoto de magnitud 7,5 sacudió este martes las costas de Papúa Nueva Guinea activando una alarma de tsunami para partes del Pacífico, informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS).

Comentarios sobre Un fuerte terremoto de magnitud 7,5 sacude el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:52:00 +0200

Un fuerte terremoto de magnitud 7,5 sacude el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea EFE El seísmo provocó una alerta por tsunami que fue desactivada tres horas más tarde. El epicentro se localizó frente a la costa de la isla de Nueva Bretaña. No se reportaron víctimas ni daños materiales.

Un terremoto de magnitud 7,5 activa una alerta de tsunami en el Pacífico

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:12:00 +0200

Localización del terremoto en Papúa Nueva Guinea. US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. Un terremoto de magnitud 7,5 en la escala de Ritcher en Papúa Nueva Guinea obligó a activar este martes alerta por tsunami en la zona. El epicentro del seísmo se ha localizado a unos 45 kilómetros al noreste de Kokopo, a una....

Papúa Nueva Guinea: Terremoto de magnitud 7.5 activa alerta de tsunami

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:12:00 +0200

14 de Mayo del 2019 - 10:19 » Textos: Redacción multimedia / AFP » Fotos: EFE Un de magnitud 7,5 se produjo este martes ante las costas de Papúa Nueva Guinea , informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, lo que activó una alerta de posible El epicentro del movimiento telúrico se produjo a 44....

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Sat, 18 May 2019 07:51:00 +0200

The letter also called for "urgent measures" by Guterres and claimed that Washington infringed the North's sovereignty and violated U.N. charters. Speaking about the incident, GBRA said even as no evacuations were necessary, those living along the water were asked to take precautionary measures. 17 H Ago.

Strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes NE of Tonga: US quake monitor

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:47:00 +0200

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Sunday centred 97 kilometres north-east of Ohonua, on the Pacific island of Tonga, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 0226 IST with an epicentre depth of 10 kilometres, the The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued no alerts, and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

NZ would have 45 mins to prepare for Kermadec tsunami - GNS Science 35 minutes ago The entire coast is threatened - but Auckland is the most vulnerable.

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:21:00 +0200

GNS Science warns we would only have 45 minutes to prepare and evacuate for an oncoming Kermadec tsunami. New Zealand was shocked awake on Sunday morning after Civil Defence issued a beach and marine tsunami warning following a M7.4 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region. Fortunately this was withdrawn just minutes later.