7.2‑Magnitude Quake Hits Waters West of Vanuatu

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck waters about 200 km (124 miles) west of Sola, Vanuatu on Saturday, USGS said. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). The United States Geological Survey provided the data. The report was published by the Indian Express Global Desk, which covers international politics and migration issues for Indian readers. The desk is led by Senior Assistant Editor Aniruddha Dhar, Deputy Copy Editor Nischai Vats and Sub‑editor Mashkoora Khan. It focuses on US and Canada immigration policies and related analysis. ## Context Vanuatu lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone with frequent seismic activity. Earthquakes of this size can generate tsunamis, so agencies monitor them closely. The USGS tracks global quakes to warn nearby regions.