Strong earthquake occurred in the Loyalty Islands located in the Pacific Oceanwith the echelon strike being 7 Richter.
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center, the earthquake happened shortly after 2:00 p.m at noon Greek time (22:04 local time). Initially, the first estimate said 6.9 Richter, but the revised forecast showed it was 7 Richter. It is noted that the earthquake was centered on the sea, 404 kilometers from Noumeain New Caledonia.
Also, according to the Reuters agency, the earthquake may have been strong, but there is no danger of a tsunami.
It is noted that the earthquake data coming from the Geodynamic Institute of Athens or from the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Institute are solutions derived from the automatic computer system, without the participation of a seismologist. They are constantly updated with the arrival of new data.
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