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Earthquake Hits Near Papua New Guinea

OurAmazingPlanet Staff
Date: 01 July 2011 Time: 01:20 PM ET
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An earthquake has struck near Papua New Guinea. The preliminary magnitude was 5.6, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No tsunami is expected to be produced by the temblor. Details from the USGS:

Date-Time:

July 01, 2011 at 16:25:45 UTC

July 02, 2011 at 02:25:45 AM at epicenter

Location: 6.686

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