Magnitude 6.6 earthquake — Norsup, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck near Norsup, Vanuatu at a depth of about 10 km. Details, shaking intensity and any tsunami information are on the USGS event page.
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Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific, east of Australia, made up of dozens of volcanic islands with a population of around 300,000. The country lies in a geologically active region where the Earth's crust is constantly moving.
This geological activity makes earthquakes frequent in Vanuatu and the surrounding region. Powerful earthquakes can cause significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, whilst earthquakes beneath the ocean can trigger tsunamis affecting coastal communities across the Pacific.
Vanuatu has a long history of seismic activity, and residents are accustomed to earthquake risk in their region. The country maintains monitoring systems to track seismic events and provide warnings to the population.