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A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake shook the Pacific Islands today, specifically in the Loyalty Islands province.
At the moment there are no reports of damage or casualties, but a tsunami alert was issued throughout the area.
Initially it had been reported that the magnitude of the event had been 7.9, but it had already been revised.
The epicenter occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The situation is currently being assessed to determine if any alerts are being issued for the west coast of the United States.
The U.S. Tsunami Center is still evaluating this earthquake to determine if there will be a source of a tsunami threat off the coasts of Oregon and Washington. Please wait for additional information as it becomes available. #tsunami #orwx #wwx https://t.co/GneuFo2tJd
– NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) February 10, 2021
Notable earthquake, preliminary information: M 7.9 – southeast of the Loyalty Islands https://t.co/jqxvNA7UDX
– USGS earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) February 10, 2021
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