Magnitude-7.5 earthquake rattles Papua New Guinea
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(Worthy News) – A large earthquake has struck the middle of Papua New Guinea.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-7.5 quake hit about 55 miles southwest of Porgera early Monday in the Pacific island nation.
It wasn’t immediately clear if there was damage. The Geological Survey website had 19 reports of feeling the quake, including some saying the shaking was violent. [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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