Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake In Papua New Guinea Prompts Tsunami Warning
PAPA NEW GUINEA (CBS SF ) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck in Papua New Guinea. The earthquake prompted a tsunami warning.
The USGS says the quake's epicenter was located 33 miles (54 kilometers) southeast of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea and was at a depth of 65 kilometers. The quake hit at 3:48 p.m. PST Sunday.
A tsunami alert was issued for coastal areas within 1,000 kilometers of the quake's epicenter. There was no threat for the California coast.
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