Earthquake Information

February 10, 2021 (13:19:55 UTC)

Magnitude 7.7 Loyalty Islands

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck just after midnight on Thursday local time about 527 km (328 miles) east of Nouméa, New Caledonia. There are no reports of damage or injuries.

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