WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) \u2014 A strong preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, officials said.<\/p>\n
The United States Geological Survey said the quake was at a depth of about 115 kilometers (70 miles). Earthquakes at shallower depths are felt more strongly at the surface.<\/p>\n
The jolt hit about 35 kilometers (22 miles) northeast of Luganville, Vanuatu.<\/p>\n
There were no immediate reports of damage or tsunami waves.<\/p>\n
The U.S. tsunami warning center said there were no initial tsunami warnings, advisories, watches or threats from the quake.<\/p>\n
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