Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued

SUVA, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) -- A magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck waters near the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Saturday, prompting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre to issue a tsunami warning.

No casualties or property damage have been reported so far.