Papua New Guinea Earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 on the Richter Scale rocked the coast of the New Britain region in Papua New Guinea on Saturday morning. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake was at a depth of 49 km (30.45 miles).
The US Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
"The tremor was centred in the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea, an area known for seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts. "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service issued a tsunami threat. A much smaller quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3, occurred in nearly the same location about 30 minutes later, according to the USGS.
There were no immediate details regarding damage or casualties. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and residents in the affected areas are advised to stay alert for any aftershocks.Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 jolts Nepal
Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter Scale struck Nepal on Friday at 7:52 pm (IST). The National Center for Seismology (NCS) said the quake occurred at a depth of 20 kilometers which recorded at Latitude 28.83 N and Longitude 82.06 E.
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"EQ of M: 5.0, On: 04/04/2025 19:52:53 IST, Lat: 28.83 N, Long: 82.06 E, Depth: 20 Km, Location: Nepal," the NCS said in a post on X.
Massive eathquake hit Myanmar and Thailand
On March 28, Myanmar and Thailand were struck by the most devastating earthquake in which several hundreds people killed and cities turned into ruined town. The disaster reduced much of Mandalay, the Myanmar second-largest city, to rubble. Nay Pyi Taw, the administrative capital, and several towns across central Myanmar also suffered massive destruction.
Beyond the immediate devastation, this earthquake has amplified Myanmar's already precarious situation. Even before the disaster, Myanmar was home to one of the world's deadliest conflicts.
Meanwhile, the scale of the humanitarian crisis is staggering. Within 72 hours, the death toll in Mandalay alone surpassed 3,000. Essential infrastructure transport networks, communication systems, and public utilities has been crippled, severely hampering search-and-rescue operations.
As one of the 10 most disaster-prone countries in the world, Myanmar has long been vulnerable to natural calamities. Its vulnerability risk score surpasses that of neighbours Philippines, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. Yet, Myanmar remains the least prepared among them to deal with large-scale emergencies.Myanmar has endured devastating disasters before.
(With agencies inputs)