In brief
Xinhua reports that the U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 5.2‑magnitude quake at 2242 GMT, 200 km northwest of Port‑Olry in Vanuatu. The epicenter was 13.87°S, 165.65°E, and 10 km deep. No injuries or damage were reported in the brief announcement.
The U.S. Geological Survey has announced that a 5.2‑magnitude earthquake struck an area 200 km northwest of Port‑Olry, Vanuatu at 2242 GMT on Saturday, according to Xinhua.
According to the agency, the quake’s epicenter was initially determined to be at 13.87 degrees south latitude and 165.65 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 km.
At the time of the report, no injuries or damage were noted.
The announcement was made by Xinhua, which cited the U.S. Geological Survey as the source of the seismic data.
No further developments have been reported by other outlets as of the latest update.