7.1-magnitude quake hits near Vanuatu Islands

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu Islands at 2:31 am GMT on Saturday, with its epicentre 200 km west of Sola at a depth of 10 km, per GFZ German Research Centre. No casualties, structural damage, or tsunami warnings have been confirmed yet. Residents in coastal areas are advised to follow official advisories.