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Strong Earthquake: PAPUA NEW GUINEA Mag. 6.7 - Eastern Coast
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by mpress | November 22, 2007 at 04:32 am
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A strong earthquake has occurred, 6.7 mag. but a tsunami IS NOT
expected along the California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, or Alaska coast.
NO tsunami warning or watch is in effect for these areas.
Based on the depth of the earthquake within the earth, a tsunami IS NOT
expected along the California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia,
and Alaska coasts.
6.7
- Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 08:48:31 UTC
- Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 06:48:31 PM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
5.843°S, 147.022°E
Depth
77.5 km (48.2 miles)
Region
EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
#The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred 100 km (60 miles) N of Lae, New Guinea, PNG and 400 km (250 miles) N of PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea at 1:48 AM MST, Nov 22, 2007 (6:48 PM local time in Papua New Guinea). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. There have been no reports of damage.
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at 07:51 on November 22nd, 2007
I think this is an important story and would benefit from other NowPublic contributors working on it. I've flagged it as News Wanted and invite others in relevant locations to look for more evidence.
at 08:01 on November 22nd, 2007
mpress, thanks for getting this up so quickly.
at 08:10 on November 22nd, 2007
mpress, thanks for keeping us informed.