A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the remote East Sepik province in northern Papua New Guinea. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake's epicenter was located 64 km below the surface.

While the USGS cautioned that some casualties may occur, it reassured that the impact is expected to be relatively localized. Nevertheless, residents in the area have been put on alert for potential strong aftershocks. The Daily Mirror relayed this information in a recent report.

The seismic event was first felt in the small town of Ambunti in the East Sepik province, with the USGS pinpointing the epicenter 32 kilometers east-northeast of Ambunti. This earthquake struck shortly after Indonesia experienced a 6.4-magnitude earthquake on Friday.

The US Tsunami Warning System announced that the earthquake occurred on Saturday at 20:22 UTC. Fortunately, based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake.

As of now, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The earthquake struck a remote region of Oceania, although its tremors were felt in several surrounding areas. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and advising residents to remain vigilant for any further seismic activity.