Massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes between Pacific nations of Vanuatu and New Caledonia

  • An massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck south of Vanuatu
  • The quake, measuring at 15km deep, struck just after 11.30am on Tuesday
  • It is believed the earthquake could have been felt by people up to 1247km away 

An massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck just south of Vanuatu.

The quake, which had a depth of 15km, struck the area on Tuesday just before 12pm.

There were initially fears the quake had triggered a tsunami, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre declared there was no threat.

It is believed the earthquake could have been felt by people up to 1247km away. 

It also could have caused damage up to 99km away.

An massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake, with a depth of 15km, struck south of Vanuatu just after 11.30am on Tuesday

An massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake, with a depth of 15km, struck south of Vanuatu just after 11.30am on Tuesday

There were initially fears the quake had triggered a tsunami, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre declared there was no threat (pictured is New Caledonia)

There were initially fears the quake had triggered a tsunami, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre declared there was no threat (pictured is New Caledonia)