In the statement made by the US Geological Survey, it was reported that an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude occurred at 09:45 local time in the Kainantu region of Papua New Guinea. Recorded at a depth of 80 kilometers, the earthquake was felt as far as the capital, Port Moresby. The moment of the earthquake was also reflected in the security cameras.
While the roads and buildings were damaged, the pieces of the buildings fell on the parked vehicles.
TSUNAMI WARNING IS MADE
After the earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued for the coasts of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
However, the warning was removed shortly after. (UAV)