An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9, struck northwest of Vanuatu, Australia, on Saturday.

There are no confirmed injuries, as a result.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed there were aftershocks, following the main quake.

About four minutes thereafter, an earth tremor measuring 6.3 was felt on the coast of northern Vanuatu.

As a result, a  temporary tsunami warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center for coastal areas within 300 km of the epicenter.

The Vanuatu Geological Hazards Department later confirmed there is now no longer a Tsunami threat from the earthquake.

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