A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck the Pacific island of Vanuatu.

The earthquake struck at 5am local time on Monday, at a depth of 39km.

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department said there was no threat of a tsunami.

Vanuatu is 1,750 kilometres from Australia’s east coast. 

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck Vanuatu