7.7 magnitude earthquake recorded in far Pacific

1 year ago

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Friday in the far Pacific created small tsunami waves in Vanuatu. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said waves 60 centimeters (2 feet) above tide level were measured off Lenakel, a port town in the island nation. Smaller waves were measured elsewhere off Vanuatu and off New Caledonia. Vanuatu’s National Disaster Management Office advised people to evacuate from coastal