NCS said a powerful earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hit the Vanuatu Islands

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Port-Vila: According to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS), the Vanuatu Islands were rocked by a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake early on Tuesday. According to the NCS, the earthquake happened at 7:17 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Powerful earthquake of 7. 3 magnitude hit the vanuatu islands

At latitude 17.68 S and longitude 168.03 E, the earthquake was detected 10 kilometers below the surface.

The National Centre of Seismology posted the information on X.
“EQ of M: 7.3, On: 17/12/2024 07:17:21 IST, Lat: 17.68 S, Long: 168.03 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Vanuatu Islands.”

The Vanuatu Islands, which are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, are vulnerable to earthquakes, according to the United Nations specialized agency International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Compared to most other Pacific Island nations, Vanuatu is comparatively higher and has a large number of volcanically formed islands. The IFAD pointed out that Vanuatu, like other small island developing nations, is very vulnerable to climate change, natural catastrophes, and global shocks, and has little ability to adapt or recover.

Since the UN’s World Risk Index was introduced in 2011, Vanuatu’s vulnerability has continuously placed it as the world’s most vulnerable nation.