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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes off Vanuatu; tsunami warning lifted
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Vanuatu in the South Pacific on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey.
It was centered about 200 kilometers from the island nation’s coast and was 10 kilometers deep.
Officials issued a tsunami warning, but later lifted it.
Another earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3, was recorded nearby, along with other aftershocks.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
Vanuatu lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes are common.
The sources do not say what further action is planned.
A strong earthquake struck waters off Vanuatu on Saturday, October 24, prompting a tsunami warning.
The quake was initially reported at magnitude 7.2, but the USGS later revised its magnitude to 6.9.
The USGS placed the shallow epicenter about 200 kilometers northwest of Port Olry.
The tsunami warning was later rescinded, according to the Associated Press.
Several aftershocks were recorded, including one with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
- Who
- The USGS reported the earthquake; the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a tsunami warning.
- What
- An earthquake struck off Vanuatu. Its magnitude was initially reported as 7.2 and later revised by the USGS to 6.9.
- When
- Saturday, October 24, around 1:30 p.m.
- Where
- In waters off Vanuatu, about 200 kilometers northwest of Port Olry.
- Why
- The earthquake was caused by seismic activity. A tsunami warning was issued because of the risk of dangerous waves.
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The earthquake struck off Vanuatu.
A tsunami warning was issued for the area.
The warning was rescinded, and several aftershocks were recorded, including a preliminary magnitude 6.3 quake.
- Initial magnitude
- 7.2
- Revised magnitude
- 6.9, according to the USGS
- Epicenter
- About 200 km northwest of Port Olry
- Depth
- 10 km
- Aftershock
- Preliminary magnitude 6.3
- Damage reports
- No immediate reports of damage
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What people are saying
Dangerous tsunami waves are possible on coasts within 300 km of the earthquake's epicenter