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6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea, No Tsunami Alert or Damage Reported
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea, no tsunami alert or damage reported. Papua New Guinea is part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire."
Early on Monday, Papua New Guinea was hit by a powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake. Despite the significant tremor, no tsunami warning was issued, and there have been no immediate reports of damage.
The earthquake struck the South Pacific Island nation, with its epicenter located 110 kilometers (68 miles) southeast of the West New Britain provincial capital Kimbe. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 68 kilometers (42 miles), shaking the region shortly before 7 a.m. local time (21:00 GMT).
No Tsunami Alert
Following the earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that there was no threat of a tsunami. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System also stated that there was no alert for a potential tsunami.
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