Asia - Pacific
7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu in South Pacific
Tremor recorded around 0844 GMT, northeast of Luganville, the island nation’s second-largest city
Riyaz ul Khaliq |
30.03.2026 - Update : 30.03.2026
ISTANBUL
A strong earthquake measuring 7.3 struck off the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
The tremor occurred at around 0844 GMT, northeast of Luganville, the country’s second-largest city.
The earthquake, recorded at a depth of approximately 72 miles, caused no immediate reports of damage at the time of publication.
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