Magnitude 5.8 earthquake — Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 5.8 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. Movement along their boundary makes earthquakes and volcanic activity common in the region.
Port-Olry is a settlement on Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu’s largest island. The US Geological Survey monitors earthquakes worldwide and provides information such as their location and depth; local authorities assess effects on people and buildings.