Vanuatu shook again today as a **magnitude-6.4 earthquake** struck off its coast, reviving memories
6.4 Quake Jolts Vanuatu One Year After Deadly 7.3 Shock
Vanuatu shook again today as a magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck off its coast, reviving memories of last December’s catastrophic tremor that killed 14 people.
The latest jolt hit at 12:58 local time—04:30 in Greece—about 50 km northwest of Port-Olry on Espiritu Santo island, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
No Tsunami Threat, No Damage Yet
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center quickly ruled out any tsunami risk.
Angelique Franck, who works at a seaside tourist lodge, told AFP the shaking felt “very strong” for nearly a minute but she saw no visible damage around her.
Key Takeaways
- 6.4 quake, 50 km from Port-Olry, depth not yet released
- No tsunami alert issued
- No immediate damage reports
- Follows deadly 7.3 quake on 17 Dec 2024 that killed 14
Living on the ‘Ring of Fire’
Vanuatu, a low-lying archipelago of 320,000 residents, sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates collide and strong quakes are routine.
Scientists warn that today’s event could be an aftershock of last year’s 7.3 disaster, but further analysis is needed.
