Coverage dated October 24, 2026

A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu

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Several aftershocks were later recorded in the area, including a preliminary magnitude 6.3 quake.

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    A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Several aftershocks were later recorded in the area, including a preliminary magnitude 6.3 quake.

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