NewsWorld7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu Islands region in South Pacific Ocean A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Vanuatu Islands region in the South Pacific Ocean. The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences initially reported a depth of 10 km, with further details on the impact awaited.Vanuatu, is an archipelagic country located in the South Pacific Ocean. (Representative Image)Oct 24, 2026 08:24 ISTA powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 in magnitude struck the Vanuatu Islands at 2:31 am GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.The earthquake’s epicentre was initially located at 14.06 degrees south latitude and 165.51 degrees east longitude, at a depth of 10 km, according to the GFZ.This is a developing story.
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