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7.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Papua New Guinea

An earthquake of 7.2 magnitude occurred on Tuesday in Papua New Guinea. However, there is no immediate news of the loss of life or goods due to its center being in deep depth.

Shocks felt up to 250 kilometers away

The American Geological Survey said that the center of the earthquake was 127 kilometers below the land, about 30 kilometers away from Bulolo City. It came at 9.25 pm on Monday at the international time. Its shocks were felt to the capital Port Moresby, located 250 kilometers away.

Officials said that there is no immediate threat of major damage and there is no danger of a tsunami due to earthquake depth. Inspector Leo Cecus, commander of the Bulolo Police Station said that “we have not received any news of serious damage till now. ” He said that” we are still looking at the situation. ” Local Residents residing 100 kilometers from the epicenter of the earthquake, told that the items started moving due to the earthquake and electricity was lost in some areas.

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