Category Papua New Guinea

Tsunami Alert – Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Depth 10 km Strikes New Britain Region, P.N.G. on 4th April 2025

When the island was part of German New Guinea, its name was Neupommern (“New Pomerania”). In common with most of the Bismarcks it was largely formed by volcanic processes, and has active volcanoes including Ulawun (highest volcano nationally), Langila, the…