The manager of Vanuatu's geo-hazards department says this morning's 6.4 magnitude quake is a timely safety reminder.
Esline Bule said there were no reports of damage or injury as a result of the quake centred in Erromango, and no warnings were issued.
She said it was a tectonic event and was not related to the recent increase of volcanic activity further north.
Ms Bule said although this morning's quake was without incident, more severe events can cause a sudden tsunamis.
"If they feel a big earthquake, that they cannot stand, it means that the earthquake is big with a magnitude higher than seven. So when they feel an earthquake like this they have to move to higher ground. That's the only advice that we can give to people now."
Source:
RNZI