USA: 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Port Vila, Vanuatu – Tsunami warning issued

A strong earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck the Port Vila region of Vanuatu early this morning, according to the US Geological Survey. 🇻🇺 #Vanuatu | #URGENTE An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 hits Vanuatu. A #tsunami preventive alert is activated. pic.twitter.com/Ska0MtEpRo — NoticieroSé (@NoticieroSe) December 17, 2024 The tremor was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), according to the USGS report. 🚨#BREAKING : Massive Earthquake A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck 54 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. 🌍•Time: Dec 17, 1:47 UTC•Depth: 10 km Tsunami threat being assessed. Stay alert and stay safe ‼️#Earthquake #Vanuatu #BreakingNews #TsunamiAlert pic.twitter.com/RsRo0R4Gym — KP (@kp_alone) December 17, 2024 Following the event, a tsunami warning was issued by the US Warning System. Preliminary M7.4 #EarthquakeID: #rs2024yulllt52km from #PortVila, #VanuatuIslands2024-12-17 01:47 UTCSource: #USGS@raspishake Join the largest #CitizenScience EQ community ➡ https://t.co/Y5O0dgJqJF EVENT ➡ https:/ /t.co/4siOS1wPYl pic.twitter.com/IIusofkmuf — Raspberry Shake Earthquake Channel (@raspishakEQ) December 17, 2024
Source: News Beast

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