Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 off Papua New Guinea

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has said no tsunami expected

A handout intensity shake map made available by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) showing the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea after it was hit by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake.
A handout intensity shake map made available by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) showing the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea after it was hit by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, 154 km south of Rabaul. The earthquake was at a depth of 85km according to the United States Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties.

Rabaul, a town on East New Britain Island, lies in the shadow of Mount Tavurvur, an active volcano. Rabaul was destroyed in 1994 during a severe eruption.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has said no tsunami was expected.

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Reuters