Earthquake Hits Near Vanuatu
by OurAmazingPlanet Staff -
Feb 02, 2012
09:03 AM ET
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An earthquake has struck near the island nation of Vanuatu. The preliminary magnitude was 6.9, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No tsunami is expected to be produced by the temblor. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 13:34:38 UTC
Friday, February 03, 2012 at 12:34:38 AM at epicenter
Location: 17.810°S, 167.149°E
Depth: 10.1 km (6.3 miles)
Distances from epicenter:
124 km (77 miles) W of PORT-VILA, Efate, Vanuatu
251 km (155 miles) S of Luganville, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
294 km (182 miles) NW of Isangel, Tanna, Vanuatu
1803 km (1120 miles) ENE of BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia
This article will be updated if the event proves significant.
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