
The quake was triggered at a depth of 56 miles (91 km) and was about 12 miles (19 km) north-west of Port-Olry, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS)
An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck near the coast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, Wednesday morning, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby areas.
The quake was triggered at a depth of 56 miles (91 km) and was about 12 miles (19 km) north-west of Port-Olry, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous waves were possible for coasts located within 300 km of the epicentre.
USGS had initially put the magnitude at 7.1 and the depth at 51 miles, but these figures were later revised.
Comment: The earlier event: Major magnitude 6.8 earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, South Sandwich Islands, 21 Aug