A 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of the town of Sola in the island nation of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced that the earthquake was recorded approximately 200 kilometers west of Sola. It was reported that the tremor, which occurred at 13:31 local time, was at a depth of 10 kilometers.
It was stated that the magnitude of the earthquake, which was initially announced as 7.2, was later updated to 6.9. According to USGS data, three more earthquakes measuring 6.3, 5.1, and 5.2 were recorded off the northern coast of Vanuatu within 47 minutes following the main shock.
No official statement has been made yet regarding potential loss of life or damage. Vanuatu was also shaken by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake last Tuesday; it was announced after that earthquake that there was no tsunami risk and no loss of life or material damage was reported.
News Source: 12punto
