27 Nov 2023 | 10:22 PM UTC
Papua New Guinea: Magnitude 6.5 offshore earthquake strikes the Bismarck Sea at around 07:46 Nov. 28
FLASH: Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes off northern East Sepik Province, PNG, at around 07:46 Nov. 28. Significant damage possible.
A severe magnitude-6.5 offshore earthquake occurred in the Bismarck Sea off the northern coast of East Sepik Province at around 07:47 Nov. 28. Significant damage and casualties are possible. The quake has not triggered a tsunami warning.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Vacate multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Move away from the immediate coastline as a precaution due to the potential for tsunamis.
