The U.S. Geological Agency said the magnitude 7.7 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land.
Undersea 7.7 quake in South Pacific sets off small tsunami The U.S. Geological Agency says a magnitude 7.7 quake hit north of New Zealand on Wednesday evening. (Source: U.S. Geological Survey) By Associated Press | February 10, 2021 at 8:33 AM CST - Updated March 10 at 8:00 PM
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Small tsunami waves were detected in South Pacific islands after an undersea earthquake early Thursday.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says waves of less than half a foot were measured in Vanuatu. A smaller tsunami was detected in New Caledonia.
The disaster management director in Fiji tweeted that the tsunami warning there was canceled and all were safe.
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The US Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings of possible tsunami waves ranging from 0.3 to 1 meters (1 to 3.3 feet) for Vanuatu and Fiji. Associated Press (AP) 2021-02-10T22:26:05+05:30 Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes New Zealand; Tsunami Alert Issued outlookindia.com 2021-02-10T22:28:41+05:30
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A powerful undersea earthquake struck north of New Zealand on Wednesday evening, prompting tsunami warnings in parts of the region.
The US Geological Agency said the magnitude 7.7 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land.
Magnitude 7.7 undersea quake shakes north of New Zealand, prompts tsunami warning
The region is prone to earthquakes because it sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire
Associated Press | February 11, 2021 | Updated 00:00 IST
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A powerful undersea earthquake struck north of New Zealand on Wednesday evening, prompting tsunami warnings in parts of the region.
The US Geological Agency said the magnitude 7.7 quake was centred at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land.
The US Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings of possible tsunami waves ranging from 0.3 to 1 meters (1 to 3.3 feet) for Vanuatu and Fiji. A tsunami watch was issued and then cancelled for American Samoa.
Powerful undersea quake hits north of New Zealand, prompting possible tsunami threat
U.S. Geological Agency
By: The Associated Press
and last updated 2021-02-10 10:13:20-05
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) â A powerful undersea earthquake has struck north of New Zealand, prompting tsunami warnings for several island nations.
The U.S. Geological Agency says the magnitude 7.7 quake hit Wednesday evening and was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land.
The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings of possible tsunami waves ranging from 0.3 to 1 meters (1 to 3.3 feet) for Vanuatu and Fiji.