Recording a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, a tsunami alert has been issued for the islands east of Australia

May 19, 2023

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Fri, May 19, 2023 6:19 AM

Wellington, New Zealand (CAPC) – A magnitude 7.7 earthquake was recorded in the far Pacific Ocean.

The US Geological Survey said Friday’s quake was near the Loyalty Islands. It was 23 miles deep.

This is southwestern Fiji, northern New Zealand and eastern Australia.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning, saying waves of up to 10 feet above the tides are possible for Vanuatu.

Smaller waves would have occurred in Fiji, New Caledonia, Kiribati and New Zealand.

Development: This story will be updated.

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