Papua New Guinea Hit By Strong Earthquake

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit the coast of Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey has said.

The quake's epicentre was reported to be 47 miles west-southwest of Bougainville and 36.2 miles deep.

It hit at 8.31pm local time (10.31 GMT).

There are no immediate reports of casualties or damage and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was unlikely.

Earthquakes are common in Papua New Guinea as it lies on the 'Ring of Fire' - an arc of earthquake and volcanic activity that stretches around the rim of the Pacific.

More than 150 people are believed to have died after another earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday.

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