A tsunami watch has been issued for Australia after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck in New Caledonia.
The Bureau of Meteorology on Friday afternoon warned of a potential threat to people on Lord Howe Island following the undersea earthquake at 12.57pm eastern time near the Southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
Australia on #Tsunami Watch after magnitude 7.6 #earthquake near Southeast of Loyalty Islands. Potential threat for #LordHoweIsland. Latest info here: https://t.co/Tynv3ZQpEq. pic.tw...
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