Suryaa International Desk: A massive earthquake struck the Vanuatu Islands in the Pacific Ocean region. The intensity of this earthquake that occurred on Sunday morning on the Richter scale... A massive earthquake struck the Vanuatu Islands in the Pacific Ocean region. Representatives of the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) revealed that the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred on Sunday morning was 6.16 on the Richter scale.
The epicenter of the earthquake was found at a depth of about 125 kilometers from the earth's surface. Officials said there were no immediate reports of major property damage or loss of life as the quake struck deep below the surface. However, at the time of the earthquake, local people panicked and ran out of their homes. People breathed a sigh of relief as no tsunami warning was issued in coastal areas.
The Vanuatu Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean's most dangerous 'Ring of Fire' region, which is prone to severe earthquakes. Officials said they are constantly reviewing the situation and have alerted coastal and emergency response teams. The local administration has requested people to be alert for future aftershocks.