earthquake 7.3

Tsunami warning raised as magnitude-7.0 earthquake strikes Vanuatu

ABC reports the sparsely populated village of Norsup was 5 kilometres from the epicentre, which struck on land at a depth of 35 kilometres.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) has advised people located near coastal areas, within 300 kilometres of the epicentre, to stay alert for information and follow instructions from national and local authorities.