WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A strong earthquake has struck in the Pacific Ocean near New Caledonia but experts say there isn’t a tsunami threat. According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 quake hit Wednesday afternoon about 230 kilometers east of Tadine in New Caledonia’s Loyalty Islands.
The quake was about 290 kilometers from Isangel in Vanuatu. The USGS says it was about 26 kilometers deep. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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