3 dead after 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea - UPI.com
UPI reports: "A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea early
Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said -- killing at least three
people.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of nearly 21 miles, the USGS said.
Initial reports estimated the earthquake's magnitude at 8.0, but the
figure was later downgraded. It occurred in Papua New Guinea's
Kom-Magarima district on the island the nation shares with Indonesia,
north of Australia. Another earthquake, with a 5.5 magnitude was
recorded about 30 minutes after the first."
Comment: It's amazing to think they initially thought this was an 8.0 quake, which would have ranked it among the most powerful in history.
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