Magnitude-6.9 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
Tsunami alert issued following tremor
By Recep Sakar
MELBOURNE, Australia (AA) - An magnitude-6.9 earthquake hit near Lae, Papua New Guinea, and a tsunami alert was issued Friday, according to Radio New Zealand.
The epicenter was located in Wau village near Lae, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tidal wave warning for Papua New Guinea shores.
The US Geological Research Center said the quake occurred 85 kilometers (52 miles) below the surface.
Officials are yet to make a statement on casualties and property damage.
*Writing by Ali Murat Alhas
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