Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu shaken by 6.1 magnitude earthquake
![Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu has been shaken by a large earthquake.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-15443607/b414e290d45acccb5843b10e6d6c8535793573c1-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu has been shaken by a large earthquake.
The 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the island nation about 5am local time on Monday, with an epicentre time of about 4pm (2am AEST).
The quake struck at a depth of 39km.
There is no current tsunami advisory from the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department in place.
![Australia’s close neighbour Vanuatu has been shaken by a large earthquake.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-15443607/b414e290d45acccb5843b10e6d6c8535793573c1-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
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