A tsunami warning was issued in Papua New Guinea after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook the region on Friday, with local authorities warning hazardous waves could hit the eastern coast of the island following the tremor.
Earthquake's epicenter was 115 kilometers north-northwest from the town of Popondetta and it struck at a depth of 79.8 kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The town is home to a population of 49,244, however, it remains unknown as of yet whether there were any casualties or damages.
The National Weather Service Portland (NWSP) revealed the "distant" quake poses "no tsunami danger for the North American coastline."
