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6.5 magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast


    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of 6.5 magnitude struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Sunday.

    The quake's epicentre was about 76 miles (122 km) west of Arawa, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. It occurred at a depth of 27 miles (43 km), USGS said.

    The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said there was no threat of a tsunami from the quake.

    (Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Bill Trott)