At 2242 GMT on Saturday, a 5.2‑magnitude earthquake struck approximately 200 km northwest of Port‑Olry, Vanuatu, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said in a brief release.
The USGS identified the epicenter at a depth of 10 km, with coordinates 13.87°S latitude and 165.65°E longitude. It also noted that no injuries or damage have been reported from the shock.
Local authorities and monitoring stations have not yet issued further alerts, and the USGS has not confirmed any immediate aftershocks or secondary hazards.
