Tsunami Warning Canceled After Multiple Earthquakes Strike Near Vanuatu
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, two significant earthquakes, with initial magnitudes of 7.2 and 6.9, struck near Vanuatu, prompting a tsunami warning for coastal areas within 300 kilometers of the epicenter. A subsequent 6.3 magnitude quake also occurred. Vanuatu authorities advised residents to evacuate to higher ground, though the warning was later canceled by both local authorities and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. No immediate casualties or significant damage have been reported.
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