In the South Pacific, a powerful underwater earthquake struck on Monday. Geologists initially reported a magnitude of 7.3, a figure that is frequently revised later. The quake occurred at 7:44 p.m. local time (10:44 a.m. German time), with its epicenter only a few kilometres off the east coast of Espiritu Santo, the largest island of Vanuatu. At the time, there were no reports of damage or casualties, and it was unclear whether a tsunami threat existed. Worldwide, roughly 18 earthquakes of this magnitude happen each year, and they often cause significant damage.
Severe 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes South Pacific on Monday
