papua new guinea

  1. Vickie

    M7.9 - 46km E of Taron, Papua New Guinea

    A massive 7.9 earthquake hit Papua New Guinea today. For reasons not explained the US National Geological Service downgrades earthquakes by one point after they happen. Does anyone know why they do this? This means it was a M8.9 originally. They have been getting a M6 every few days for a while...