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December 14, 2011. Strong earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

SOURCE: Altegrity Risk International

A strong earthquake struck the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on December 14th. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries and no tsunami alert has been issued. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.3 quake struck early on December 14th, approximately 54 miles (87 kilometers) southwest of Lae, on the country's northern coast. The quake hit at a depth of 115km (71 miles). Strong earthquakes are relatively common in Papua New Guinea, as the country lies on the "Ring of Fire," which is an arc of earthquake and volcanic zones that stretches around the Pacific Rim.