The tsunami threat in the Pacific after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake off Papua New Guinea is largely over, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre says.
The centre earlier said waves reaching 1 to 3 metres above the tide level were possible in coastal areas of Papua New Guinea for several hours.
Waves of less than 0.3m above the tide level were forecast for other areas of the Pacific, including Indonesia, Solomon Islands, Nauru and Vanuatu.
In a recent update the New Zealand Civil Defence clarified that there was no tsunami threat to New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands.
An advisory to stay out of the water and away from beaches was issued after the earthquake but later cancelled, based on the analysis of additional data.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has also confirmed now that the tsunami threat in the Pacific had now largely passed.
It said people near affected coastlines should remain alert and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Meanwhile, waves of less than a metre in height had been observed at Tarekukure Wharf in Solomon Islands.