Quake strikes Vanuatu

A magnitude-6 earthquake has struck south of Vanuatu, but no tsunami warnings have been issued.

The US Geological Survey gave the quake a green alert rating, meaning there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

It said the quake struck around 3.30 AM Vanuatu time, 288 kilometres southeast of Isangel, Vanuatu.

It was 10 kilometres deep.

An advisory from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Honolulu said no action is required.