Vanuatu: A magnitude-6.3 offshore earthquake occurs off northern Vanuatu at around 19:03 June 24

A magnitude-6.3 earthquake occurred off northern Vanuatu at around 19:03 June 24. The epicenter was about 52 km (32 miles) north-northeast of Port-Orly. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 156 km (97 miles), and moderate-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout parts of northern and central Vanuatu. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; however, significant damage is unlikely due to the depth of the tremor. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light-to-moderate aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.