6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea
Quake occurs at depth of 10 miles at 8.04 p.m. local time, says US Geological Survey
By Seda Sevencan
ISTANBUL (AA) - An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off Papua New Guinea early Saturday local time, the US Geological Survey said.
The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 10 kilometers (6 miles), the USGS said in a brief statement, adding the quake was occurred at 06:04 am, Saturday local time (2004GMT, Friday), some 194 km (121 miles) from Kimbe town.
There were no immediate reports of any damage or casualties.
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