Strong 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu
No tsunami threat or significant damage reported; 25,000 experienced moderate shaking.
- The earthquake's epicenter was 83 kilometers northwest of Port Vila at a depth of 29 kilometers.
- US Geological Survey issued a Green alert, indicating low likelihood of casualties or significant damage.
- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed no tsunami risk from the quake.
- Vanuatu, located on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' frequently experiences seismic activity.
- Previous quakes in the region have caused secondary hazards like landslides.
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