SUVA, Oct 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- 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, Xinhua reported.
World : 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Vanuatu, Tsunami Warning Issued
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A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit near Vanuatu, leading to a tsunami warning from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.
- The earthquake occurred in the South Pacific near Vanuatu.
- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a tsunami warning.
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