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6.9-Magnitude Quake Strikes Papua New Guinea, Tsunami Warning Lifted

4/5/2025

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A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked Papua New Guinea's New Britain Island at 6:04 am local time, sending shockwaves of fear as a tsunami warning was issued for waves reaching up to 3 meters. Fortunately, the warning was lifted shortly after, and no damage has been reported from this seismically active region, 194 km southeast of Kimbe.

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A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked Papua New Guinea's New Britain Island at 6:04 am local time, sending shockwaves of fear as a tsunami warning was issued for waves reaching up to 3 meters. Fortunately, the warning was lifted shortly after, and no damage has been reported from this seismically active region, 194 km southeast of Kimbe.