M5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Vanuatu, No Immediate Damage Reported

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 81 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu, at a shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow quakes in this seismically active region can cause localized damage, but no immediate reports of casualties or infrastructure impact have emerged. The event is routine for the area, which sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire.