At a Glance

A strong earthquake was reported early Tuesday morning local time.

A magnitude struck in eastern Papua New Guinea early Tuesday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The epicenter of the strong quake was near Bulolo, about 41 miles northeast of Lae, the country's second-largest city. It was also felt in the capital city of Port Moresby, about 160 miles away.

The fire department in Lae said no one had yet called in to report damage or injuries so far following the quake, according to a Reuters report.

The USGS-linked Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no threat of a tsunami after the quake.