A major earthquake has shaken a close Australia neighbour overnight.
Vanuatu was hit by the 6.2 magnitude earthquake about 8.17pm local time on Wednesday.
It originated 95km from Luganville, the second-largest city in the archipelago, located on the island of Espiritu Santo.
The earthquake had a depth of 15km, Geoscience Australia reported.
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There are no tsunami warnings currently listed on the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department’s website.
