Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu shaken by 6.1 magnitude earthquake

Dominique Tassell
7NEWS
Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu has been shaken by a large earthquake.
Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu has been shaken by a large earthquake. Credit: Geoscience Australia

Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu has been shaken by a large earthquake.

The 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the island nation about 5am local time on Monday, with an epicentre time of about 4pm (2am AEST).

The quake struck at a depth of 39km.

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There is no current tsunami advisory from the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department in place.

Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu has been shaken by a large earthquake.
Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu has been shaken by a large earthquake. Credit: Geoscience Australia

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