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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea's coast

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The 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off PNG's north-eastern coast. (USGS)

The 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off PNG's north-eastern coast. (USGS) 

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has struck off the north-eastern coast of Papua New Guinea.

The US Geological Survey reports the tremor hit 39km east of the town of Namatanai at a depth of around 500km. 

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No tsunami warning has been issued and there is no threat to the Australian coastline. 

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