7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings in Loyalty Islands

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake hit the South Pacific, triggering brief tsunami warnings for Vanuatu, Fiji, New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Kiribati. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially forecasted 3m waves, but the warning was later revised down to 1m. Small tsunami waves were observed in Vanuatu, and New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency warned of strong and unpredictable surges at the shore. The Bureau of Metrology issued a marine tsunami warning for Lord Howe Island, and Hawaii is not expected to be affected.