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Tsunami not expected after 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu – PTWC

epa09001638 A handout illustration made available by the United States Geological Survey, USGS, showing a graphic illustration of the location of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck in the South Pacific, not far from Australia and New Zealand, late 10 February 2021. The US Geological Survey said the quake at a depth of 10 kilometeres triggered a tsunami warning for New Zealand. EPA-EFE/USGS HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

A tsunami was not expected after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

The U.S. Geological Survey pegged the quake at a magnitude of 6.2 with a depth of about 10 km, after having initially reported a magnitude of 6.7.

via Reuters

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