Tsunami warning issued after strong earthquake near Vanuatu
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A strong earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near Vanuatu on Saturday, October 24, prompting a tsunami warning for nearby coastlines, The Indian Express reported.
The report said the U.S. Geological Survey initially measured the earthquake at magnitude 7.2. It occurred at 2:31 a.m. UTC about 200 kilometres west of Sola at a depth of roughly 10 kilometres. The preliminary magnitude and other measurements were subject to revision.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said dangerous waves could affect coasts within 300 kilometres of the epicentre. It estimated that the first wave could reach Espiritu Santo at about 3:01 a.m. UTC, while cautioning that arrival times could vary and that the first wave might not be the largest. The warning center said local effects would depend on coastline shape, water depth and tides.
No deaths or damage had been reported at the time of the initial report.
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