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A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu

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A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific on Saturday at approximately 1:30 p.m. The seismic event was centered 197 kilometers (122 miles) west-northwest of Port-Orly at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake triggered an initial tsunami warning for the surrounding region. Authorities subsequently rescinded the warning after assessing the threat level.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

The Hindu Focuses on technical seismic data and geographic coordinates
WTOP News Highlights the tsunami warning and subsequent rescission
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