Pratik AgrawalA powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. No injuries or damage have been confirmed so far.
Strong Quake Hits Pacific Nation
A major earthquake measuring 7.2 in magnitude struck off the coast of Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was recorded early Friday morning local time.
Seismologists reported that the earthquake occurred at 2:31 UTC. The epicenter was located roughly 200 kilometers from the town of Sola. It was also about 247 kilometers from the city of Luganville. The quake’s focus sat at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
No Reports of Casualties Yet
Authorities have not received any reports of injuries or damage so far. Officials continue to monitor the region for aftershocks and further updates. Vanuatu sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone known for frequent seismic activity.
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