Northern Papua New Guinea Rattled by Strong 6.5 Earthquake

Monday, April 15, 2024

6.5 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea near Kimbe; no tsunami risk. No damage reports yet after early Monday tremor.

In the early hours of Monday, northern Papua New Guinea was shaken by a significant earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.5, as reported by the US Geological Survey. The seismic event occurred at 0656 local time (2056 GMT), and was centered approximately 110 kilometers east-southeast of Kimbe on the island of New Britain. It originated from a depth of 64 kilometers beneath the earth’s surface.

Following the earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre quickly assessed the situation and issued a statement confirming that there was no threat of a tsunami arising from this particular quake. This announcement helped alleviate immediate concerns among the local population and authorities.

As of the initial hours after the tremor, there have been no reports of damage or casualties in the affected areas. The region’s infrastructure and emergency response teams remained on alert, but the lack of immediate damage reports provided a tentative sigh of relief for those concerned.

This event comes on the heels of another severe earthquake that struck the same region last month. That quake, which was slightly stronger at a magnitude of 6.9, tragically resulted in the deaths of at least five people and caused the destruction of an estimated 1,000 homes, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of the area to seismic activities.

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