7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Pacific Island of Vanuatu

Major earthquake strikes off Pacific Island of Vanuatu.

The shallow quake was measured at a depth of about 10 km. Image used for representation. (Photo: iStock)

• A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 (later downgraded) struck about 535 km (330 miles) southeast of the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
  
  
• The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning for areas close to the quake, which was later cancelled.
  
  
• The shallow quake was measured at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles). There were no initial reports of casualties or damage.