Magnitude 5.6 earthquake — Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 5.6 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 country in the South Pacific, where the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates meet. Their movement makes earthquakes common, and some can cause damage or trigger tsunami warnings.
Port-Olry is a coastal settlement on the island of Espiritu Santo. The US Geological Survey records earthquake locations and measurements; local authorities assess effects on people and issue any safety advice.