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A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off Vanuatu
The quake struck about 197 kilometres west-northwest of Port Olry at a depth of 10 kilometres, and a magnitude 6.3 aftershock followed; the tsunami warning was later lifted.
On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by AP News: “A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu”, with reporting from NDTV World (via ua.news), Yahoo News and 1News.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 4:07 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
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- AP NewsA preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu
- NDTV World (via ua.news)Vanuatu lifts tsunami warning after 6.9-magnitude earthquake October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- Yahoo NewsPowerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- 1NewsShallow 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles Vanuatu October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA preliminary magnitude six point nine earthquake struck off Vanuatu on Saturday, and the AP says it was first estimated at seven point two before being revised down.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRevised down? That's the first time anyone has lowered a number and gotten a thank-you.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe US Tsunami Warning Center later said there was no tsunami threat, and a former prime minister counted five quakes that day.
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