USGS reports third earthquake over magnitude 6.8 in the region since Thursday
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.
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