Magnitude 6.9 quake off Papua New Guinea, tsunami danger passes

By Alison Bevege and Jane Wardell SYDNEY (Reuters) – A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Papua New Guinea’s New Britain island on Friday, initially triggering a tsunami warning for surrounding coastlines, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The shallow quake struck close … Continue reading Magnitude 6.9 quake off Papua New Guinea, tsunami danger passes