Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea Without Tsunami Threat
The earthquake occurred early Monday with no reports of damage or tsunami alerts, highlighting the region's resilience to seismic events.
- A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea early Monday, centered 110 kilometers southeast of Kimbe.
- No tsunami threat was issued following the earthquake, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre and the U.S. Tsunami Warning System.
- There have been no immediate reports of damage in the affected area.
- The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 68 kilometers.
- Papua New Guinea is part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', known for frequent seismic activities.