Tsunami warning after 7.7 magnitude earthquake in South Pacific

On May 19, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that a magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred off the coast of the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia - an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean , posing a risk of tsunami affecting South Pacific countries.

According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at about 02:57 GMT (09:57 Vietnam time), at a depth of about 38km. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for areas in New Caledonia, Fiji and Vanuatu, and assessed that tsunami waves could strike coastal areas within 1,000km of the earthquake's epicenter. The US Tsunami Warning Center also feared strong tsunami waves could occur along the coasts of Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Fiji.

Meanwhile, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology warned that the earthquake could pose a danger to Lord Howe Island off the country's east coast. New Zealand is also assessing the risk from the earthquake and the possibility of a tsunami affecting the country.

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New Zealand: No tsunami risk after earthquake in Kermadec Islands

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced on March 16 that a magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands area of ​​New Zealand. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10km with the initial location determined at 30.233 degrees south latitude and 175.85 degrees west longitude.

Japan warns of 1m high tsunami after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

At around 11:36 p.m. (Japan time) on March 16, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in the coastal areas of Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures, northeastern Japan. A tsunami warning of over 1 meter was issued in Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures.

Earthquakes and tsunami warnings continue in the Pacific Ocean

QĐND - On March 5, tens of thousands of coastal residents in New Zealand, New Caledonia and Vanuatu were forced to evacuate after consecutive large earthquakes, accompanied by tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean.

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