NEW : the U.S. Geological Survey lifts any tsunami-related warnings or advisories . But within about two hours after the quake struck , the Japanese agency reported there were no such warnings or advisories still in effect . Earlier , the agency had said `` there is a very small possibility '' of a tsunami . The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and Australia 's similar agency reports no such threats . The earthquake hits over half a meter east of Australia , Wewak , says The Japan Meteorological Agency .
NEW : the U.S. Geological Survey lifts any tsunami-related warnings or advisories . Earlier , the agency had said `` there is a very small possibility '' of a tsunami . The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and Australia 's similar agency reports no such threats . The earthquake hits over half a meter east of Australia , Wewak , says The Japan Meteorological Agency .