A strong earthquake struck the island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday, the U. S. Geological Survey said. The 6.0-magnitude quake, with a depth of 41 kilometers (26 miles), struck 75 kilometers (45 miles) west-northwest of the capital, Port Vila.
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Tsunami after South Pacific quake
A 7.9 magnitude quake about 209km (130 miles) south-east of Tonga triggered a tsunami in the South Pacific, but there were no immediate reports of damage. A regional tsunami warning was issued, but withdrawn just over an hour and a …
Underwater volcano erupts off Tonga
An underwater volcano has erupted close to the Tonga coast, in the South Pacific ocean. Scientists sailed to inspect the the volcano, which has been shooting smoke, steam and ash into the air near the low-lying twin volcanic islands of …