Guam – Residents across the Mariana Islands can rest easy tonight after a strong offshore earthquake near Papua New Guinea prompted a review by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Officials confirm there is no tsunami threat to Guam, Rota, Tinian, or Saipan following the tremor.
According to the National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu, the quake—measuring magnitude 6.7—struck at 9:05 p.m. CHST Tuesday, October 7, 2025. It occurred in the eastern New Guinea region of Papua New Guinea, roughly 21 kilometers west of Lae, at a depth of about 107 kilometers (67 miles).
Based on available seismic data, experts determined that the earthquake’s depth and location are not conducive to generating a tsunami in the Western Pacific. “No action is required,” the center stated in its official release.
The U.S. Geological Survey also confirmed the event, reporting light shaking in the Lae area and limited felt reports from nearby communities. No major damage or injuries have been reported at this time.
Officials emphasize that this will be the only statement issued unless new data emerges. Updates and additional details can be found on tsunami.gov or earthquake.usgs.gov.
