Powerful Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu Islands

A magnitude 6.06 earthquake has hit the Vanuatu Islands, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 09-09-2025 03:36 IST | Created: 09-09-2025 03:36 IST
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu Islands
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A significant earthquake measuring 6.06 on the Richter scale has jolted the Vanuatu Islands region, as confirmed by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) on Tuesday.

The tremor struck at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers, reminiscent of the region's seismic activity patterns.

Authorities are currently assessing the impact, and no immediate damage reports have surfaced.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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