6.8 Earthquake Rocks New Guinea, 6th Quake Over 6+ Magnitude Since Earth Day
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the South Pacific Friday morning, following an initial quake Thursday of similar strength, triggering a small, localized tsunami risk. This marks the 6th quake to hit the planet in the past 7 days, with the first of the series being on the West Coast just after Earth Day.