Powerful earthquake strikes the Pacific, tsunami alert issued

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By BNO NEWS

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 has struck the Pacific Ocean near New Caledonia, seismologists say. A tsunami alert is in effect for New Caledonia and Vanuatu, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

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