A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu
A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Vanuatu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, prompting a tsunami warning that was later rescinded. The quake was centered 197 kilometers west-northwest of Port Olry, called Port-Orly by The Hindu, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Several aftershocks followed, including a preliminary magnitude 6.3 quake. There were no immediate reports of damage.
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According to the USGS, a preliminary magnitude 6.9 quake struck off Vanuatu; a tsunami warning issued for the area was later rescinded. It occurred roughly 197 kilometers west-northwest of Port Olry and 10 kilometers deep; The Hindu and AP render the name as Port-Orly. The USGS also recorded multiple subsequent tremors, one preliminarily measured at magnitude 6.3. No damage had been reported immediately after the quake. Rollingout.com said Vanuatu’s northern coastline waited about an hour for word on whether a tsunami was coming.
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Verifier’s note
The results report a preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake off Vanuatu and the related tsunami warning, consistent with the proposed event. The event occurred less than 24 hours before the current time.