02 Apr 2023 | 06:36 PM UTC
Papua New Guinea: Magnitude-7.0 earthquake occurs in East Sepik Province at around 04:04 PGT April 3
FLASH: Magnitude-7.0 earthquake occurs in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, at around 04:04 PGT April 3. Significant damage possible.
Event
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea's East Sepik Province at around 04:04 PGT April 3. Significant damage and casualties are possible.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Advice
Vacate multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity.
