article_snippet: the U.S. Geological Survey was followed by a 5.7-magnitude aftershock and a 1.5-foot-high tsunami, which was measured in Rabaul's harbor, near quake's epicenter, said Martin Mose, from Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
article_snippet: Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had warned quake could cause tsunami waves of up to 10 feet in parts of Papua New Guinea, and waves of less than one foot in other Pacific countries.
article_snippet: Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said 'hazardous tsunami waves were possible for coasts located within 1,000 km of the earthquake epicentre along the coasts of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands'.
article_snippet: But Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted the warning a few hours later, after reporting a one-inch tsunami wave was measured at a wharf in the Solomon Islands', about 450 kilometers (280 miles) from the quake's epicenter.
article_snippet: Frightening incident: quake was followed by a 5.7-magnitude aftershock and a 1.5-foot-high tsunami, which was measured in Rabaul's harbor, near the quake's epicenter.
article_snippet: In Rabaul, residents noticed the sea level rose slightly, prompting ocean water to flood the parking lot of a shopping center near the beach, said Ms Tuvi. '
article_snippet: quake hit about 10am local time Monday and a tsunami warning has been issued in the region .
highlights_snippet: Followed by 5.7-magnitude aftershock and generated 1.5ft-high tsunami .
  
highlights_snippet: Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had said quake could cause 10ft waves .
  
highlights_snippet: But Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warning a few hours later after reporting smaller tsunami .
  