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BumRushDaShow

(129,053 posts) Sun Feb 25, 2018, 05:00 PM Feb 2018

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Source: CBS News

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea -- A large earthquake has struck the middle of Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-7.5 quake hit about 55 miles southwest of Porgera early Monday in the Pacific island nation.

Geological Survey geophysicist Paul Caruso says the quake, which had a depth of 22 miles, occurred in a rural, jungle area near a mountain range.

It wasn't immediately clear if there was damage. The Geological Survey website had 19 reports of people feeling the quake, including some saying the shaking was violent.

He says there is no tsunami danger.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-2018-02-26-live-updates/

This happened about an hour and a half or so ago. Right in the middle of the island.

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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Feb 2018 OP

Can we get someone to start a relief group or something of the like? Risviltsov Feb 2018 #1

There is a "group" (forum) on DU called "Natural Disaster Survivors" BumRushDaShow Feb 2018 #2

Several powerful aftershocks ... many at 5.0+ Auggie Feb 2018 #3

Papua New Guinea earthquake: At least 14 killed amid landslides muriel_volestrangler Feb 2018 #4

Thanks for the update! BumRushDaShow Feb 2018 #5

Risviltsov

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1. Can we get someone to start a relief group or something of the like?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Feb 25, 2018, 05:20 PM

Feb 2018

If there is damage, can we start a kickstarter or something of the such to help those in need?

BumRushDaShow

(129,053 posts)

2. There is a "group" (forum) on DU called "Natural Disaster Survivors"

Reply to Risviltsov (Reply #1)

Sun Feb 25, 2018, 05:42 PM

Feb 2018

here - https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1236

It's not that active however.

Since this happened over in the southern Pacific, you might consider posting over in the Australia group (forum) here - https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1086

You could also post something in the General Discussion Forum and maybe in the DU Lounge Forum to see if there is any interest.

Auggie

(31,172 posts)

3. Several powerful aftershocks ... many at 5.0+

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Feb 25, 2018, 07:28 PM

Feb 2018

muriel_volestrangler

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4. Papua New Guinea earthquake: At least 14 killed amid landslides

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Feb 27, 2018, 08:53 AM

Feb 2018

At least 14 people have died after a powerful earthquake caused landslides in a remote region of Papua New Guinea (PNG), officials say.
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There are unconfirmed reports that the death toll could be as high as 30, with details of "extensive" damage emerging.
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The landslides are making it difficult for rescue teams to reach the region, AFP news agency reports.

An estimated 300 people were injured and unconfirmed reports suggest that several others have been killed in nearby Kutubu and Bosavi.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43209085

BumRushDaShow

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5. Thanks for the update!

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #4)

Tue Feb 27, 2018, 09:18 AM

Feb 2018

I know my dad passed through there (and New Hebrides, now called Vanuatu) during WW2 so tend to perk up when I hear about that area.

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