Strong earthquake strikes near Vanuatu: USGS

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 83 km NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, at a depth of 29.2 kilometers on Sunday at 9:23 am local time, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS reported that the earthquake is not expected to generate a tsunami. There have been no immediate reports of damage, and further details are awaited. The USGS shared preliminary information about the quake on social media, describing it as a notable event.