US EditionA tsunami warning has been issued for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake
- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea early Saturday, leading to a tsunami warning.
- The earthquake, reported by the USGS, occurred at a shallow depth of approximately 6 miles.
- Located about 120 miles east of Kimbe on New Britain, the quake's epicenter was offshore.
- Following the temblor, authorities cautioned of potential waves of 1 to 3 meters for Papua New Guinea and 0.3 meters for Solomon Islands.
- While Australia and New Zealand did not issue tsunami warnings, initial reports showed no immediate damage.
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