Powerful Earthquake Hits in Papua New Guinea, Triggers Tsunami Alert - The Weather Channel

A strong earthquake in Papua New Guinea triggers a tsunami warning there and for the Solomon Islands.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck Papua New Guinea, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

A tsunami alert was issued for Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Tsunami waves between 1 to 3 feet are possible for some coasts of Papua New Guinea. Waves up to 1 foot are possible for Guam, Indonesia, Japan, the Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Palau, the Philippines, Pohnpei and the Solomon Islands.

The epicenter of the quake was about 28 miles northeast of Kokopo, in New Britain province. The city is on a smaller island northeast of the main island and about 495 from the the capital of Port Moresby.

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