EMSC Logs 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Papua New Guinea Region
EARTHQUAKE TODAY – The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) recorded a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in New Guinea, Papua New Guinea region early on Monday.
Earthquakes are among the natural incidents that are hard to predict accurately. They can happen both on land and on water. The danger of the quake shaking the grounds below the bodies of water is the possibility of igniting a tsunami, a long high sea wave. It is also referred as a submarine landslide.
Thus, during strong wakes, quake-recording bodies releases bulletins to inform the people if there is a threat of tsunami or none. Almost all countries across the globe have their respective quake-recording bodies.
Quakes may not be accurately predicted as to when they would occur. Thus, what is usually done is getting the earthquake safety tips known and conducting earthquake drills so the people would know what to do if it happens and you are in a tall building.
Aftershocks may follow strong earthquakes and these can be strong aftershocks or those that can hardly be felt. Today, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) recorded a 7.2 magnitude quake in Papua New Guinea region.
Based on a report GMA News Online, the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck New Guinea, Papua New Guinea region had a depth of 80 kilometers or 49.71 miles. The United States Tsunami Warning System said that there is no threat of tsunami after the strong quake in New Guinea.
As of this writing, there are still no details as to the possibility of damages caused by the quake. Thank you for visiting Philnews.ph. You may express your thoughts and reactions below through the comment section. You may also follow us on Facebook, on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube channel Philnews Ph.
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