A Preliminary Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Hits Off the Coast of Vanuatu
The USGS said the shallow quake was followed by aftershocks and no immediate damage or casualties were reported.
- On Saturday, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck waters about 200 km west of Sola, Vanuatu, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km.
- Three back-to-back earthquakes rocked the Vanuatu Islands in the South Pacific Ocean early Saturday, forcing authorities to issue a tsunami alert as officials continue monitoring the situation.
- A second quake struck 197 km northwest of Olry Port within minutes of the first, followed 11 minutes later by a third quake measuring 6.3 magnitude 170 km from Olry Port.
- Authorities reported no damages to infrastructure or casualties as of Saturday, though locals have been advised to take precautions and follow guidelines issued by officials.
- Analysts described the event as a "shallow quake" that was felt across a wide area, measuring 6.9 magnitude on the Richter Scale.
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a 7.2-magnitude earthquake near Vanuatu on Saturday had triggered a tsunami threat.
Two earthquakes measuring 6.9 and 6.3 on the Richter scale struck on Saturday, off the Vanuatu Pacific Archipelago, prompting a warning of possible tsunamis.
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cedarnews.netAn earthquake of 6.9 magnitude shook on Saturday, October 24, the area along the Vanuatu archipelago of the Pacific Ocean, causing a tsunami alert to be issued. Specialists warned that dangerous waves could affect the coasts up to 300 kilometers from the epicentre. Seismus occurred at a depth of only 10 kilometers, but immediately after the event, no casualties or material damage were reported.
The US Geological Survey stated that a 7.2-degree earthquake occurred in the water 200 kilometres west of Sula, Vanuatu." The Panel added that the earthquake fell within 10 kilometres.
A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu – WTOP News
A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Saturday hit off the coast of Vanuatu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, prompting a tsunami warning for the area that was later rescinded.
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