8.0 magnitude earthquake hits off PNG, widespread tsunami warning
A MAJOR 8.0 magnitude earthquake has struck 47km west of Arawa on Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea, the United States Geological Survey (USGC) reports. The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) has warned a widespread tsunami is possible due to the quake. Read more
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