Earthquake in Vanuatu: Quake of Magnitude 6.3 on Richter Scale Strikes Near Port Vila, No Reports of Damage
According to USGS, the earthquake occurred at 83 km NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 29.2 kilometers. The earthquake occurred on Sunday at 9:23 am (local time).
Port-Vila, May 26: An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Vanuatu on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
According to USGS, the earthquake occurred at 83 km NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 29.2 kilometers. The earthquake occurred on Sunday at 9:23 am (local time). Earthquake in Vanuatu: Quake of Magnitude 6.7 on Richter Scale Jolts Region Near Australia.
The USGS stated that the earthquake was not expected to generate a tsunami. Vanuatu Tsunami Warning Issued After 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits East of New Caledonia in Pacific Ocean (Watch Video).
In a post on X, US Geological Survey stated, "Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.3 - 83 km NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu."
There have been no immediate reports of damage. Further details are awaited.
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