M7.7 earthquake in the South Pacific A tsunami is observed in Vanuatu, etc. Impact on Japan under investigation –Weathernews

Around 10:20 p.m. on February 10 (Wednesday) Japan time, there was a large-scale earthquake abroad. The epicenter is in the South Pacific (southeast of the Royality Islands), and the magnitude of the earthquake is estimated at 7.7.

* The epicenter is the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC).

This earthquake could cause a tsunami.

(Addendum 22:40 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency)
There is a possibility of a tsunami occurring over a wide area of ​​the Pacific Ocean. The Japan Meteorological Agency is currently investigating the presence or absence of a tsunami in Japan.

(Announcement from PTWC at 11:07 PM)
The magnitude has been fixed from M7.9 to M7.7. A 0.3 to 1 m tsunami can affect Fiji, New Zealand and Vanuatu.

(Announcement from PTWC at 11:52 p.m.)
Tsunamis were observed in Vanuatu and French New Caledonia.