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5.2‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes 200 km NW of Port‑Olry, Vanuatu, USGS Reports

USGS records 5.2 quake off Vanuatu with no injuries reported.

By PulseWire NewsSource: english.news.cn1 min read

A 5.2‑magnitude earthquake struck an area 200 kilometers northwest of Port‑Olry, Vanuatu, at 2242 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey announced. The epicenter was located at 13.87° S latitude and 165.65° E longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers. USGS confirmed that no injuries or damage were reported following the quake. Xinhua reported the data in a brief release, noting the magnitude and location with no additional details. No casualties or structural damage were reported by local officials or eyewitnesses.

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