Tsunami Warning as 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea


Damage caused by a tsunami that struck the Solomon Islands in February 2013.

Damage caused by a tsunami that struck the Solomon Islands in February 2013.



A tsunami warning has been issued after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake was recorded off Papua New Guinea.


The quake, at a depth of six miles (10km) struck 42 miles southwest of Panguna on Bougainville Island, said the US Geological Survey.


The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a warning for Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.


A 7.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Papua New Guinea on 11 April, but caused no injuries or serious damage.


A tsunami that struck the Solomon Islands in February 2013 killed nine people.



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