Two large earthquakes off coast of Vanuatu prompt tsunami warning

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Two large earthquakes off coast of Vanuatu prompt tsunami warning. (2026, October 24). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-24/two-large-earthquakes-strike-off-coast-of-vanuatu/107304900

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Two large earthquakes hit off the coast of Vanuatu, with the first registering at 6.9 magnitude about 200 kilometers west of Sola on Saturday afternoon. Five minutes later, a second earthquake occurred. As a result, a tsunami warning was issued for areas within 300 kilometers of the epicenter.

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On October 24, 2026, two large earthquakes hit off the coast of Vanuatu, prompting a tsunami warning. The first earthquake measured 6.9 on the Richter scale and struck approximately 200 km west of Sola in the afternoon. Five minutes later, a second quake followed. Authorities issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas within 300 km of the epicenter to ensure public safety.

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