Oro Governor Juffa calls on Government Dept Heads to Protect PNG's Interest

Despite an earthquake measuring 7.9 magnitude on the Richter scale rocking the eastern part of the country, the chances of a tsunami is unlikely.

That is according to the Director of the Port Moresby Geophysical Observatory, Mr. Chris McKee.

This is because the earthquake occurred deep within the earth at a debt of 90-100km.

The earthquake occurred 130km north/ northwest of Popondetta in Oro province, but was felt as far as Port Moresby and Lae cities with some damages reported.

Picture : damages caused by the earthquake along the road to Sogeri outside Port Moresby. (Image courtesy of Sebah Reigns)

PNGFM / PNG Today

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Oro Governor Juffa calls on Government Dept Heads to Protect PNG's Interest