SYDNEY: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 181 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 0724 GMT on Friday (April 18), the US. Geological Survey said.
The epicentre, with a depth of 10km, was initially determined to be at 6.212 degrees south latitude and 151.639 degrees east longitude.
Currently, there is no tsunami warning triggered by the earthquake, according to the US Tsunami Warning System.
Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Center also said that there is no tsunami currently affecting Australia.
No immediate reports of casualties or damage were released by authorities. - Xinhua
