Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes in Pacific near New Caledonia - AP
AP reports: "A powerful earthquake that struck in the southern Pacific Ocean on
Wednesday sent jitters around the region after authorities warned of
possible tsunamis, but there were no initial reports of destructive
waves or major damage.
The magnitude 7.5 quake hit in the afternoon near the French territory
of New Caledonia at a shallow depth, where earthquakes are generally
more damaging. It was felt as far away as Vanuatu, about 630 kilometers
(390 miles) away."
Comment: Another very large quake in a sparsely populated area. I think the media should highlight the magnitude but I suppose they only highlight the big quakes with a big body count.
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