Two large earthquakes off coast of Vanuatu prompt tsunami warning
A tsunami warning has been issued after two large earthquakes struck off the coast of Vanuatu.
Two significant earthquakes occurred off the coast of Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami warning. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.9, struck approximately 200 kilometers west of Sola on Saturday afternoon. This was followed by a second quake just five minutes later, measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a warning for coastlines within 300 kilometers of the earthquake epicenter, predicting the potential for hazardous tsunami waves.
Vanuatu was identified as the area likely to be affected by the tsunami. Authorities in the threatened coastal regions were advised to stay vigilant and adhere to instructions provided by national and local authorities. However, there were no tsunami warnings issued for Australia at this time.
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