A powerful earthquake of about magnitude 7.3 struck near the island nation of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. The epicenter was located in the Coral Sea near Efate, not far from the capital Port Vila and the city of Luganville. The quake occurred at a depth of around 116 kilometers, making it a relatively deep-focus event. Shaking was felt by residents, with reports of swaying buildings and objects falling, but no confirmed casualties or major damage so far. The region lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the most seismically active zones on Earth. Experts warn that aftershocks are likely and may continue for several days following the main event. Although deep earthquakes are less likely to generate tsunamis, monitoring centers are still assessing the situation, and no tsunami threat has been confirmed at this time.