Vanuatu quake triggers tsunami warning; magnitude revised to 6.9

A Vanuatu earthquake was first reported at magnitude 7.2, prompting a tsunami warning. The US Geological Survey later revised the magnitude down to 6.9, with the epicentre about 200km north-west of Port-Olry.

Timeline

1. 24 Oct, 03:30 UTCFree Malaysia Today reports quake and tsunami warning

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• Magnitude 7.2 quake off Vanuatu triggers tsunami warningFree Malaysia Today