The US Geological Survey says a magnitude 7.1 earthquake has occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near Vanuatu.
It says the quake, with a focus 48.4 kilometers deep, struck at around 12:56 p.m. UTC on Thursday.
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration initially issued a tsunami alert, but later said the threat has passed.
It says the quake, with a focus 48.4 kilometers deep, struck at around 12:56 p.m. UTC on Thursday.
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration initially issued a tsunami alert, but later said the threat has passed.
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Summary
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred in South Pacific near Vanuatu, at a depth of 48.4 km, on Thursday at 12:56 PM UTC. A tsunami alert was initially issued by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but the threat has since passed.
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231208_03/
Date: Dec. 8, 2023
Created: 2023/12/08 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 20:29
Last Read: 2023/12/08 11:43