A magnitude-6.9 earthquake has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers near the southern coast of New Britain island.
The earthquake did not cause any significant damage or injuries, with local residents reporting only slight tremors and no destruction to buildings. The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami alert but later called it off, and authorities reported no major damage or evacuation in the area.