Magnitude 7.2 quake off Vanuatu triggers tsunami warning
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake off Vanuatu triggered a tsunami warning on Saturday.
A tsunami warning has been lifted following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Vanuatu, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. The magnitude of the earthquake was revised from an earlier estimate of 7.2. Vanuatu’s Geological Hazards Department had previously instructed people in coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground.
The earthquake's epicentre was located around 200 kilometres north-west of Port-Olry on the island of Santo. The US Geological Survey (USGS) also reported a second quake of magnitude 6.3 in the vicinity. Vanuatu, a low-lying archipelago situated along the tectonic Ring of Fire, frequently experiences earthquakes. Former Prime Minister Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau reported on social media that there had been ongoing aftershocks, including five quakes on Saturday, urging residents to remain safe and frequently check apps for updates.
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