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  "id": 16278917,
  "title": "Two large earthquakes off coast of Vanuatu prompt tsunami warning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/two-large-earthquakes-off-coast-of-vanuatu-prompt-tsunami-warning",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T04:31:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-24/two-large-earthquakes-strike-off-coast-of-vanuatu/107304900"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "A tsunami warning has been issued after two large earthquakes struck off the coast of Vanuatu.",
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        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Vanuatu, Tsunami Warning Issued",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/world-7-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-vanuatu-tsunami-warning",
        "published": "2026-10-24T02:01:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes waters near Vanuatu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/magnitude-7-2-earthquake-strikes-waters-near-vanuatu",
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        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.2 quake strikes waters near Vanuatu; triggers tsunami warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/earthquake-today-magnitude-7-2-quake-strikes-waters-near-vanuatu",
        "published": "2026-10-24T03:13:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Magnitude 7.2 quake off Vanuatu triggers tsunami warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/magnitude-7-2-quake-off-vanuatu-triggers-tsunami-warning",
        "published": "2026-10-24T03:30:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Tsunami warning for Vanuatu canceled after 7.2 magnitude earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/tsunami-warning-for-vanuatu-canceled-after-7-2-magnitude-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-10-24T04:13:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Tsunami warning lifted after earthquake off Vanuatu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/tsunami-warning-lifted-after-earthquake-off-vanuatu",
        "published": "2026-10-24T04:23:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/a-preliminary-magnitude-6-9-earthquake-hits-off-the-coast-of-vanuatu",
        "published": "2026-10-24T04:32:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RNZ Pacific",
        "title": "Magnitude 7.2 quake off Vanuatu triggers tsunami warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/magnitude-7-2-quake-off-vanuatu-triggers-tsunami-warning-16289210",
        "published": "2026-10-24T06:09:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Tsunami warning lifted after earthquake off Vanuatu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/tsunami-warning-lifted-after-earthquake-off-vanuatu-16290503",
        "published": "2026-10-24T06:24:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}