Earthquake hits region

A moderate 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck 112 km southwest of Manus Island on Monday, Nov 2, at 12:24 pm Port Moresby time, per VolcanoDiscovery.com.

The quake was felt across the Manus Province but no immediate reports of damage or injuries have been noted, though local authorities are monitoring the situation.

The Bismarck Sea region remains under observation for potential aftershocks, with geologists warning of continued seismic activity in the area, according to Greenleft.org.au.