7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea
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Summary A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of the coastal city of Lae.

According to US Geological Survey, no immediate tsunami warning was issued.The Earthquake struck at a depth of 115 kilometres (71 miles) southwest of the coastal city of Lae and 223 kilomtres from the capital Port Moresby.Witnesses in Port Moresby told AFP people came running out of buildings, power lines swayed and parked cars rocked.