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7.1 quake strikes near New Caledonia, Vanuatu

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Tue, 10 May 2011 9:07p.m.

A strong quake has struck New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands this evening.

According to the US Geological Survey, it happened at 8:55pm, measured at 7.1, at a depth of 26.5km. It was initially reported at a depth of 10km, but has since been revised.

The islands are just to New Caledonia's east, south of Vanuatu.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre says: "Earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within 100km of the earthquake epicentre. Authorities in the region of the epicentre should be aware of this possibility and take appropriate action."

No tsunami warning has been issued for New Zealand.

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11 May 2011 03:26a.m.

brendon wrote:

"God" is a fictional character, saying all this stuff about "God" punishing the USA for turning on Israel is just silly. try Pocahontas, may add a little bit more "truth" to your life than religion lol

10 May 2011 11:44p.m.

Davo wrote:

@Peter, what a barrage of drivel.

10 May 2011 10:30p.m.

peter wrote:

god has had enough the cup of the amorites is about full .usa turning on the promised land israel , god said who blesses israil ill bless them who ever curses israel ill curse them , that land is not to be devided no wonder the usa is being hit by massive disasters more than they report on . 250 twisters in one day he said he would send angry winds thats a hurricane . but carry on you all know best .