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A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck near New Caledonia Wednesday, triggering a tsunami alert and emergency evacuations across a swathe of the South Pacific, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.
Authorities said the quake, followed by at least 10 strong aftershocks, was centred about 170 kilometres (100 miles) southeast of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands at a depth of just 10 kilometres.
Tsunami waves were recorded moving out from the epicentre, prompting residents to flee to high ground and triggering surges as high as 72 centimetres (2.4 feet) - on the island of Tanna, Vanuatu.
Island residents said the initial quake shook the walls of buildings and in places turned the sea foamy.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned waves of up to three metres (10 feet) could be expected and shallow quakes of that magnitude can be devastating.
But the centre later reported waves measured by its monitors around the region only reached about 72 centimetres (2.4 feet).
Civil defence officials in Noumea said tsunami waves hit parts of the Loyalty Islands and the Isle of Pines, but caused no damage.
Cruise ship is reaching our city on Noumea, New Caledonia this wednesday morning December 5, 2018 Happy wednesday Stay calm and be positive ! pic.twitter.com/hWt8tnRReH"Reports from the area confirm that the strength of the tsunami has fallen significantly and there is no longer a major risk for the population," said a spokesman for the civil defence department.
- WABETE Téhiéné (@WABETE) December 5, 2018
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