AN earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter Scale has struck off the coast of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, prompting fears of a tsunami.
The United States Geological Survey reported that the tremor struck on Tuesday morning, just 45 miles from the small Pacific island.
The earthquake struck just at a depth of 6 miles in the shallow waters.
As of yet, there are no confirmed injuries or fatalities.
The island, which has a population of just over 250,000, is no stranger to natural disasters as it is regularly frequented by cyclones and earthquakes, with up to 10 people killed in a 1999 strike measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale which triggered landslides and tsunamis.
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