A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu
A tsunami warning was lifted following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake off the coast of Vanuatu on Saturday, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. The initial estimate had been 7.2, but was revised downward later. Vanuatu's Geological Hazards Department had previously warned residents in coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground.
The quake's epicenter was located about 200km northwest of Port-Olry on the island of Santo, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS), which also noted a secondary quake of magnitude 6.3. Vanuatu's former prime minister, Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, reported ongoing aftershocks on social media, urging residents to remain cautious and regularly check their safety apps.
Vanuatu, a low-lying archipelago situated along the tectonic Ring of Fire, frequently experiences earthquakes.
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