Powerful earthquakes hit Indonesia, Vanuatu

ANKARA

Strong earthquakes hit Indonesia and Vanuatu on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.


An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 hit the Halmahera region of Indonesia at a depth of 119.2 kilometers (74.06 miles), according to USGS.

Earlier an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hit Vanuatu, a South Pacific Ocean nation.

The earthquake, with its epicenter in Port-Olry, struck the country in early morning, USGS said.

Its depth was recorded at nearly 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).

There were no reports of casualties from both countries.


*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid