Earthquake Today: 6.9-Magnitude Quake Jolts Papua New Guinea, Tsunami Warning Later Cancelled

A powerful earthquake struck offshore near New Britain Island early Saturday, prompting a tsunami warning that was later withdrawn. No immediate damage reported.

April 5, 2025: 🌐 Details of the Earthquake:

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Saturday morning, prompting initial tsunami warnings which were subsequently cancelled, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

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• Location: 194 km east of Kimbe, New Britain Island
• Depth: 10 km (considered shallow and potentially more damaging)
• Time: Early Saturday, local time

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned of 1 to 3-meter-high waves along parts of the Papua New Guinea coastline. Smaller wave alerts of up to 0.3 meters for the Solomon Islands were also issued and later withdrawn.

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🚨 Aftermath & Response:

• No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
• Over 500,000 residents live on New Britain Island, which lies in a tectonically active region of the Pacific “Ring of Fire”.
• Authorities continue to monitor for any aftershocks or structural impacts.

This latest quake adds to the recent uptick in seismic activity across the Pacific and Southeast Asia, highlighting the ongoing risks in the region.

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