An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck near the coast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Wenesday.
Published 4 years ago on Aug 19th 2021, 6:54 am
By Web Desk
According to Reuters, the earthquake also triggered a tsunami warning for nearby areas.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the depth of the earthquake was recorded 91 km (56 miles) and was about 19 km north-west of Port-Olry.
The USGS had initially put the magnitude at 7.1 and the depth at 83.3 km.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that strong waves can hit the coastal areas located within 300 km of the epicentre.
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