Strong 7.3 Earthquake Shakes Vanuatu in Pacific Ring of Fire
Strong 7.3 Earthquake Shakes Vanuatu in Pacific Ring of Fire
US · Published Mar 30, 2026
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Luganville, Vanuatu, on Monday.
No tsunami warning was issued due to the earthquake's depth, but residents are urged to stay alert.
Vanuatu is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to seismic activity.
7.3 magnitude earthquake near Luganville, Vanuatu
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck near Luganville, Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation, on Monday. The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 21 miles northeast of Luganville and occurred at a depth of 72 miles. Due to the depth of the quake, a tsunami warning was not issued. However, officials have advised residents to stay vigilant and avoid coastal areas as a precautionary measure.
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