In brief
Waves up to 3.2 feet could impact Vanuatu's coast, while neighboring islands face smaller waves.
The Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu was shaken by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake Tuesday afternoon, with the quake's epicenter located approximately 18 miles off the coast of Port Vila, the capital. This archipelago, consisting of over 80 islands and home to around 300,000 people, is situated nearly 1,000 miles northeast of Australia.In light of the earthquake, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System has issued alerts advising that tsunami waves could reach up to 3.2 feet above the typical tide level for some regions of Vanuatu. Additionally, less significant waves under one foot may affect the coasts of surrounding island nations, including Fiji, Kiribati, and New Caledonia. As this situation unfolds, officials are closely monitoring the impacts and issuing updates. Stay tuned for more developments!
