7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert in Pacific
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the French territory, triggering a tsunami warning for several Pacific states. The tsunami alert has now been lifted, and no major damage has been reported. An 8-centimeter tsunami was observed in New Caledonia, and evacuation was ordered in coastal areas. Vanuatu, Fiji, Kiribati, and New Zealand were also initially forecast to be affected by the tsunami, but the warning has been lifted.
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