USGS reported a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in the Pacific Ocean

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 occurred in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the island state of Vanuatu. This was reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

According to seismologists, tremors were recorded at 02:31 world time coordinated (it is 05:31 MSK). The epicenter was located about 200 kilometers from the city of Sol and 247 kilometers from the city of Luganville.

The focus of the earthquake lies at a depth of about 10 kilometers. At the time of publication, there was no information about the damage and destruction of buildings and structures.

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