7.0 earthquake

Tsunami warning issued for Southern islands of Vanuatu

Waves of 0.30 meters to 0.5 meters are likely to hit the coastlines of Tafea, Shefa and Malampa and possibly Sanama provinces.

The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is requesting residents in these provinces to take appropriate action and precautionary measures upon receiving the advisory.

 This includes immediate evacuation from coastal areas to higher grounds.