Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits near Vanuatu Islands, USGS reports

USGS recorded earthquakes of 7.2, 6.9 and 6.3 near the Vanuatu Islands on Saturday, while India's NCS measured a 6.9 quake at 8:01 am IST at 20 km depth.
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- ananya s
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- Saturday, 24 October 2026, 11:06 am IST
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