6.0 earthquake hits New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea

"A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea at 16:59 UTC. 

The agency is reporting a depth of 77 km (48 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter was located 207 km (128 miles) SE of Kokopo (population 26 273), and 218 km (135 miles) WNW of Arawa (population 40 266), Papua New Guinea." W