Major Earthquake Hits Pacific Nation Of Vanuatu
The Pacific nation of Vanuatu was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake early on Friday prompting a tsunami warning. Minor sea level fluctuations of up to 0.3 metres have been predicted by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) for the next few hours. The earthquake hit the Vanuatu island of Malekula, 64 kilometres south south-east of Luganville. It prompted a Tsunami warning which was later cancelled when no significant damage was reported.