An earthquake measuring 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Wednesday off the coast of the Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean.
The quake occurred 152 km of Sola, Vanuatu, at a depth of 224.4 km, the US Geological Survey said in a statement.
No tsunami warnings were issued, and no casualties or material losses were reported.
In July, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Vanuatu, at a depth of 10 km.
Vanuatu is an archipelago of volcanic origin that lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone of frequent seismic activity. (QNA)
Source: Qatar News Agency