An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Papua New Guinea on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey. Preliminary information from the USGS states that the tremor struck 151km east-south-east of Kokopo, capital of East New Britain Province.
According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said, the quake was at a depth of 100 km (62.14 miles).
There were no immediate reports of a tsunami or damage.
