A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck 83 km (51.57 miles) east of Port-Olry in Vanuatu on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated.
The quake was 10 km under the Earth’s floor, USGS stated.
The US Tsunami Warning System stated there is no such thing as a tsunami warning after the earthquake. PHIVOLCS additionally stated there is no such thing as a tsunami risk to the Philippines.
ADVISORY: NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO THE PHILIPPINES
Tsunami Information No.1
Date and Time: 26 Jul 2023 – 08:45 PM
Magnitude = 6.8
Depth = 010 kilometers
Location = 14.9°S, 167.8°E – Vanuatuhttps://t.co/Fie9Rq7GN5 pic.twitter.com/iZPIw8RZ0H— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) July 26, 2023
— Reuters
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