Overview
- A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit near Luganville on Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu on March 30, with agencies measuring a depth of about 116 kilometers.
- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there is no tsunami threat from this event after reviewing early data.
- The US Geological Survey issued a Green alert, signaling a low likelihood of casualties and major damage.
- USGS and partner models estimate strong shaking for roughly 128,000 people, with additional populations feeling moderate to light tremors.
- Deep-focus quakes occur far below the surface, which limits seafloor movement and reduces tsunami potential in this seismically active Ring of Fire region.