Pacific Ocean Earthquake: Earthquake tremors of 7.1 magnitude were felt on Saturday (May 20) in the Pacific Ocean, east of New Caledonia. According to the US Geological Survey, a major earthquake occurred in the same area a day earlier, which was of 7.7 magnitude.
The epicenter was 35 kilometers (22 mi) deep and was located about 300 kilometers (190 mi) east of the New Caledonian Islands. Giving information through a latest update, the Pacific Ocean Tsunami Warning Center said that if tsunami waves are generated due to the earthquake, then its height is expected to be less than 0.3 meters (one foot).
There was an earthquake yesterday too
According to the Tsunami Warning Center, tsunami waves could reach Fiji, Kiribati, Vanuatu and the Pacific islands of Wallis and Futuna. Earlier, the Tsunami Warning Center informed that there is a possibility of tsunami waves in the coastal area coming within 300 km from the epicenter.
On the other hand, on Friday (May 19), a 7.7-magnitude earthquake occurred in the same region of the Pacific Ocean, after which people living on many Pacific islands were sent to higher places due to the fear of huge waves arising due to the earthquake. However, the tsunami warning was lifted a few hours after it was issued.
7.8 magnitude earthquake in February
It is the latest in a series of powerful earthquakes to hit the Pacific Ocean region in recent months. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the Solomon Islands in February, prompting a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The Pacific region is home to the Ring of Fire, a region of intense seismic activity caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
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