The sudden warning of Tsunami created tense moments at the many Coastal regions of Pacific Ocean when an earthquake of 7.2 Richter scale hit 244 km northwest of Santo on the Island of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu lies in the circle of volcanic arcs and oceanic trenches which is called ‘Ring of Fire.’
Vanuatu lies on the so-called Ring Of Fire, a series of volcanic arcs and oceanic trenches which encircle the Pacific basin. After the earthquake Tsunami Center told Reuters that an earthquake of size that has the potential to create destructive Tsunami has been detected and they warned the coastal regions.
However later, authorities have ruled out the Tsunami warning. Even the US had issued a warning for New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that the sea level readings after the quake showed no signs of any impending danger. They further said that even if Tsunami was generated that was not strong enough to cause any destruction outside the epicenter of the earthquake.
The Vanuatu local authorities are still alert and are checking for any information they could gather for any impending danger. So far they have no vital information and suggestion for the people. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also ruled out any immediate risk to Hawaii. Japan too reported no immediate reports of injury or damage from the earthquake in the ocean.
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