Earthquake quake in South Pacific: Tsunami warnings issued

Foreign media reports that a 7.7 magnitude quake has been recorded in the Pacific ocean. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake Friday was near the Loyalty Islands. The earthquake has occurred between Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia in the South Pacific Ocean.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centerhas issued Tsunami warnings, waves up to 10 feet above tides may occur at Vanuatu. It is also reported that similar waves maybe seen in Fiji, New Caledonia, Kiribati and New Zealand.