Magnitude 6.3 earthquake — Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near Port-Olry, Vanuatu at a depth of about 10 km. Details, shaking intensity and any tsunami information are on the USGS event page.
Explained simply
Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific, where the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates meet. Their movement makes the country one of the world’s more earthquake-prone areas.
Port-Olry is a settlement on Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu’s largest island. Earthquakes can damage buildings and infrastructure, while undersea quakes may sometimes cause tsunamis; the effects depend on the quake’s location and strength.