Vanuatu Hit by Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake, which occurred at 9:23 a.m. local time, had a depth of about 29 kilometers (18 miles).
Location and Impact
The epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 83 kilometers (51 miles) northwest of Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila. The quake struck near a sparsely populated cluster of islands. Despite the intensity of the earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has stated that it is not expected to generate a tsunami. As of now, there have been no reports of damage in Vanuatu.
Earthquakes in Vanuatu
Vanuatu, an archipelago with a population of 320,000 people, is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the seismic Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire is a region known for its intense tectonic activity, spanning across Southeast Asia and the Pacific basin.