A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on the 12th. There are currently no reports of casualties or property damage. According to the US Geological Survey Seismic Information Network, the earthquake occurred at 13:47 local time on the 12th. The epicenter was located 114 kilometers southeast of Kokopo, the capital of Eastern New Britain, and the depth of the earthquake was 72.5 kilometers. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami warning for this earthquake. The Australian Joint Tsunami Warning Centre said there are currently no tsunamis affecting Australia.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on the 12th. There are currently no reports of casualties or property damage. According to the US Geological Survey Seismic Information Network, the earthquake occurred at 13:47 local time on the 12th. The epicenter was located 114 kilometers southeast of Kokopo, the capital of Eastern New Britain, and the depth of the earthquake was 72.5 kilometers. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami warning for this earthquake. The Australian Joint Tsunami Warning Centre said there are currently no tsunamis affecting Australia.