A tsunami warning in the South Pacific Ocean after a strong earthquake hit the coast of Vanuatu

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A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Sunday off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, triggering a tsunami warning in the area.

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As reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at a depth of 27 kilometers, about 25 kilometers from the city of Port Olry, around 11:30 pm local time (9:30 am Argentina time). .

“I could experience tsunamis up to 1 meter above tidal level on some coasts of Vanuatu,” said the NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

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At the moment there are no casualties or material damage, even if the warning remains valid.

Vanuatu is part of the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’, where tectonic plates collide and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

This island country is located approximately 1,750 kilometers east of Australia.

Strong earthquake as a background

During the month of November, the Solomon Islands, north of Vanuatu, was hit by a strong earthquake very similar to Sunday’s: 7.0 magnitude.

There were no serious injuries or structural damage. Yes, it has affected electricity in some areas of the capital, Honiara, where thousands of users have been without electricity for several days.

agency information

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