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6.5-magnitude quake hits off Vanuatu: USGS kb/as

Published: 19 Feb 2015 - 05:12 pm | Last Updated: 17 Jan 2022 - 03:02 pm

 

Sydney--A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific nation of Vanuatu Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said.

The USGS reported that the quake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) about 149 kilometres from Vanuatu's capital Port Vila.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no threat of a tsunami.

AFP