Ring of Fire News

Powerful Quake Hits Off East Timor; No Damage

A powerful earthquake hit waters off East Timor on Tuesday, but officials said it was too deep to trigger a tsunami. There were no reports of injuries or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.8-magnitude quake struck 171 miles …

Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Papua New Guinea

Officials issued a local tsunami alert after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Monday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 6.5-magnitude quake struck 76 miles (122 kilometers) west of Arawa, …