7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Vanutu

Wellington: A strong earthquake of 7.0-magnitude stroke the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu early on Friday, but caused no damage. Reports are this is the fourth quake to rattle Vanutu this month, with no series problems post-quake.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey reports, there was no immediate report of death or injuries. The reports denied any threat of tsunami too after the quake hit the Malekula Island. Supported by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, any threat of destructive pacific wide tsunami has been canceled.

With 35 kms deep and an epicenter of 200 kms north-east of the Vanutu capital Port Vila, the strong quake emerged from the Pacific Ring of Fire. Reports are, as many as 245,000 people across the island may have felt the tremors. Almost 18,000 people have ‘perceived strong shaking.’