July 24, 2026 04:24 am (IST)
7.5 magnitude earthquake in Papua New Guinea triggers fears of Tsunami
Sydney, May 5 (IBNS) A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the island nation of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday sounding off a tsunami warning.
Authorities have warned of a the possibility of a tsunami within 300 kilometers of the quake's epicenter.
The quake struck 133 kilometres (83 miles) south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a depth of 63 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said, and was followed by a 5.9 magnitude aftershock.
Tuesday's quake was centered in the same area as the two earthquakes that rocked Papua New Guinea last week.
Last week, a 6.8 earthquake hit off Kokopo, with a population of 20,000, after a 6.7 tremor struck off the same area on Thursday. There was no reported damage.
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after 'long negotiations', urges CJP protesters to maintain peace
Thu, Jul 23 2026
'More action tomorrow': PM Modi promises fresh steps on paper leaks
Thu, Jul 23 2026
Rahul Gandhi leads candlelight vigil at Gandhi Smriti as Opposition steps up NEET leak protest
Thu, Jul 23 2026
NEET protest: Centre invites CJP for talks; protesters stick to Jantar Mantar or neutral venue demand
Thu, Jul 23 2026
Khalistani terrorist Pannun announces $1 million support for CJP protests, calls for 'balkanisation of India'
Thu, Jul 23 2026
Who is Rhiya Ahir? Woman who stood before Mumbai Police van during NEET protest goes viral
Thu, Jul 23 2026
