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6.1magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu

Published: 16 Aug 2026 - 11:28 am | Last Updated: 16 Aug 2026 - 11:28 am
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QNA

Port Vila: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean today.

The US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 188.1 kilometers and 56 kilometers northeast of Port Olry.

In December 2024, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, killing 14 people and damaging commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital.