6.8-magnitude quake in Vanuatu, no tsunami threat – USGS

Jan 23, 2015 12:32 PM PHT

Agence France-Presse

6.8-magnitude quake in Vanuatu, no tsunami threat – USGS

The quake hits at a depth of 218 kilometers (135 miles) about 84 kilometers from Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, according to the USGS

SYDNEY, Australia – A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific nation of Vanuatu Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami threat was detected.

The quake hit at a depth of 218 kilometers (135 miles) about 84 kilometers from Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila, the USGS said.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no threat of a tsunami. The USGS originally put the magnitude at 6.9. – Rappler.com