The US tsunami warning system has issued a tsunami warning after the quake.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 has struck near Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.
The extent of any damage was not immediately clear. Footage posted on social media showed buckled windows and collapsed concrete pillars on a building hosting the US and some other foreign embassies in the capital, not including Australia. “We are aware of the news of a very significant earthquake near Port Vila,” he said. “We know there is now a very serious threat of tsunami.
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