Two strong earthquakes in the Pacific Ocean, tsunami warning issued

Two earthquakes measuring 6.9 and 6.3 struck near Vanuatu on Saturday, prompting a temporary tsunami warning from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The USGS reported that the 6.9 quake occurred 197 kilometers west of Port Orly on Espiritu Santo island, while the 6.3 quake was located 170 kilometers northwest of the city. Both tremors were detected at a depth of 10 kilometers. There are currently no reports of casualties or damage. Vanuatu, with a population of approximately 320,000, is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.