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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred 23 hours after a M7.7 earthquake and was located approximately 33 km to the west of the mainshock. There are no reports of damage or injuries from this aftershock.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has occurred 448.2 km (278.5 miles) ESE of Nouméa, New Caledonia at a depth of 37.7 km (23.4 miles). A tsunami warning has been issued for coasts located within 1000 km (621 miles) of the earthquake epicenter. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred at a depth of 210.1 km (130 miles). There is no threat of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred 203.5 km (126.4 mi) west of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia at a depth of 15.5 km (9.6 mi) triggering a tsunami warning.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands at a depth of 49 km. There is no threat of a tsunami for New Zealand.
