Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude near New Caledonia triggers small tsunami waves, no damage reported
A powerful undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck on Wednesday near New Caledonia in the South Pacific, creating small tsunami waves, but there were no reports of damage, regional officials said.
Aug 29, 2018, 14:00 PM IST
Small tsunamis detected in New Caledonia and Vanuatu after magnitude 7 undersea quake
A powerful magnitude 7 undersea earthquake struck east of New Caledonia`s Loyalty Islands in the South Pacific on Monday, sending small tsunamis towards New Caledonia and neighbouring Vanuatu, where authorities ordered evacuations.
Nov 20, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
7.0 magnitude quake off New Caledonia, triggering tsunami warning
New Caledonia is part of the "Ring of Fire", a zone of tectonic activity around the Pacific that is subject to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Nov 20, 2017, 06:35 AM IST
7.2-magnitude quake hits off New Caledonia, no tsunami threat
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no current warning or advisory in the region.
