Accra:A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu, leading to the issuance of a tsunami alert.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued the alert following the earthquake. The center, located in Hawaii, advised that the shallow undersea tremor could potentially generate hazardous tsunami waves affecting coastlines within a 300-kilometer radius of the epicenter.
The warning center's preliminary assessment highlights the risk of tsunami waves impacting nearby coastal regions, prompting authorities and residents to remain vigilant.