Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 off Papua New Guinea

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has said no tsunami expected

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