The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck NNW of Port Vila. Photo: United States Geological Survey (USGS)
A strong earthquake struck the South Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu on Sunday, but there were no tsunami warnings or immediate reports of damage.
The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 when it hit at 9.23am local time (10.23am NZT), the US Geological Survey said. Its epicenter was 83 kilometers northwest of the capital, Port Vila, at a depth of 29 kilometers.
The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no risk of the quake causing a tsunami.
- AP