The USGS says a magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea at 23:46 UTC on Saturday.
NOAA says there is a possibility of tsunami on the coasts of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
People there are advised to move to higher ground.
NOAA says there is a possibility of tsunami on the coasts of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
People there are advised to move to higher ground.
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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea at 23:46 UTC on Saturday; potential tsunami threat along the coasts of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia; residents advised to move to higher ground. #EarthquakePNG #TsunamiThreat
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220911_10/
Date: Sept. 11, 2022
Created: 2022/09/11 10:06
Updated: 2025/12/09 13:46
Last Read: 2022/09/11 10:06