M4.9 Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu
Port Vila, Vanuatu —
**What happened:**
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck about 200 kilometers northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, at 7:22 AM CT (11:22 PM local time). The quake was shallow, about 10 kilometers deep, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
**Impacts:**
No tsunami threat was flagged and no damage reports were available at last check. A shallow quake of this size can rattle communities near the epicenter but the epicenter sits far from any major town.
**What to do:**
- During shaking: drop, cover and hold on under sturdy furniture.
- Afterward, check for gas leaks, broken glass and other hazards before settling back in.
- Expect possible aftershocks and stay clear of damaged structures.
*Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 22.*
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