An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck southeast of Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia, triggering a tsunami warning in the South Pacific. According to the US Geological Service, the quake was detected at a depth of 37 kilometres. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) issued potential tsunami warnings for Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Caledonia, while Australia's meteorological agency issued a warning for Lord Howe Island off its east coast.

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