Tsunami warning issued for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake

A tsunami warning has been issued for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Saturday (April 5, 2025) morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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The earthquake that struck Papua New Guinea on Saturday morning has prompted a tsunami warning in the region. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 6.9 quake, which was shallow with a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles). The epicenter was located 194 km (120 miles) east of Kimbe on the island of New Britain.

Following the earthquake, the USGS issued a tsunami warning for waves measuring 1 to 3 meters along the Papua New Guinea coastline. Additionally, a caution was given for smaller waves of 0.3 m in the nearby Solomon Islands. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage at this time.