The quake's epicentre was around 90 kilometres (55 miles) south of Porgera in Enga province, according to the US Geological Survey, and hit at a depth of 35 kilometres. The quake hit PNG's mountainous interior and US scientists said there was no tsunami threat. He said social media posts reported blackouts and damage to buildings at Porgera, although he was not aware of any injuries. The quake's epicentre is in rugged terrain about 612 kilometres north-west of Port Moresby. It said homes in the region were "a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction".

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 25, 2018 23:48 UTC