Ring of Fire earthquake: 4.9 magnitude quake hits Peru as 4.6 hits Vanuatu
THE RING of Fire has has wreaked havoc again today, as a 4.9 magnitude earthquake has hit Peru and a 4.6 magnitude quake has struck Vanuatu. But is the Ring of Fire on alert?
Geologist: Very high threat Pacific Ring of Fire could erupt soon
The 4.9 earthquake in Peru took place near the central coast at 8.32am UTC. Meanwhile, Vanuatu was struck by a 4.6 earthquake, around 48km north west of Sola, 8.10am UTC, with a depth of 198.0 km. No injuries or building damage have yet been reported for either earthquake.
Ring of Fire earthquake: A 4.9 magnitude quake has hit Peru
Is the Ring of Fire on alert?
The earthquakes occured in regions that lie along the Ring of Fire, which is 25,000 miles-long and shaped like a horse-shoe.
The Ring is also known for its chain of volcanoes and is located in a huge are in the basin of the Pacific Ocean.
This is said to be the location for 90 per cent of the world’s earthquakes too.
More to follow.