6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Loyalty Islands region
USGS reports third earthquake over magnitude 6.8 in the region since Thursday
Image Credit: File
An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The quake was at a depth of 10km, USGS said.
It is the third earthquake over magnitude 6.8 in the region since Thursday.
There was no risk of a tsunami in the region following the tremor, the US tsunami warning system said.