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On Saturday morning, a strong earthquake struck Papua New Guinea. The quake measured 6.9 on the Richter scale. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued but later canceled. According to the US Geological Survey, the shallow depth of the earthquake reduced the risk of a tsunami.
Epicenter Located East of Kimbe
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). Its epicenter was situated in the ocean, about 194 kilometers (120 miles) east of Kimbe, a town on New Britain Island. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had issued an alert for potential waves between 1 to 3 meters. However, the warning was withdrawn shortly afterward. A smaller alert for waves of 0.3 meters near the Solomon Islands was also retracted.
No Reports of Damage or Casualties
At present, there are no reports of damage or injuries related to the earthquake. New Britain Island, where over half a million people reside, experienced the tremors. Authorities have not issued any evacuation orders.
No Tsunami Threat for Australia and New Zealand
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology confirmed there was no tsunami risk for the country. No alerts were released for New Zealand either. Both nations closely monitor seismic events in the region.
Located on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'
Papua New Guinea lies within the Pacific "Ring of Fire", a highly active zone for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The Ring of Fire extends around 40,000 kilometers, covering countries like Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand, Chile, Peru, and the western United States. This area accounts for over 90% of global earthquakes and around 75% of the world's active volcanoes due to tectonic plate movement.
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