An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 was recorded in Vanuatu.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 occurred in the Republic of Vanuatu. This was announced on February 14 by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).

It is specified that the epicenter of the seismic event was located 59 km east of the city of Port Olry, which has a population of about 1,9 thousand people.

The source of the tremors was at a depth of 10 km. There was no information about casualties or damage.

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