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A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands, triggering tsunami warnings for Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Caledonia..
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre swiftly issued the alerts shortly after 3 pm, urging residents to take immediate precautions...
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 38 km (24 miles)..
The Civil Security and Risk Management Department emphasized the importance of the evacuation, extending the warning to all islands in the region, including the Loyalty Islands and the mainland..
Meanwhile, the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazard Department has cautioned that the earthquake's magnitude holds the potential for destructive tsunami waves ranging from 1 to 3 meters (3 to 10 feet) along Vanuatu coastlines within minutes, and within an hour for more distant coastlines..
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