Tag Solomon Sea

Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Depth 19 km Strikes New Britain Region, P.N.G. on 7th August 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…

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…