The magnitude of 6.9 degrees is noted on Friday, at 10:04 pm, near Papue Nova Guinea.
According to the available data, the epicenter of the earthquake was in the ocean, not far from the bank of Papua New Guinea.
The epicenter of the earthquake, according to the information of the European-Mediterranean seismological center, was at the depth of approximately 10 kilometers below the surface of the Earth.
Ameri & CCaron; Ka meteorological servant issued a warning for tsunami in that region.
Currently, there are no reports on material damage or injuries, and the compelling & zcaron is not heard.